The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Share Displeasure About Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
They have suggested members to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Earlier, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices following member complaints.