The second-hand marketplace Users Express Displeasure About Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments failing to inform all users about the change.
Online Platforms Backlash
Countless users and merchants are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Modifications
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, based in Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
