The second-hand marketplace Members Express Frustration About Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
They have suggested members to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Updates
Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million users, 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 within the service has received backlash: previously, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.
