The second-hand marketplace Users Voice Displeasure About Size Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all users about the change.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
It has advised users to examine their items and manually change the size if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Updates
Before the change, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she said.
Required Changes
A different user, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: previously, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options after backlash from users.
