The second-hand marketplace Users Share Frustration Regarding Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Response
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Modifications
Previously, the measurements included one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
