The second-hand marketplace Users Express Anger Over Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
It has advised users to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Modifications
Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Required Changes
Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, 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 when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.
