The second-hand marketplace Members Express Anger Over Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all users about the change.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Updates
Previously, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
