The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Share Displeasure Over Sizing Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has revised its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the sizing featured one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Stories
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, from Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
