The second-hand marketplace Users Share Displeasure Regarding Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has revised its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.
Social Media Reaction
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Changes
Before the change, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.
