The second-hand marketplace Members Express Anger Regarding Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she said.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
