The second-hand marketplace Users Voice Anger Over Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments failing to inform all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a different size category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.
It has advised users to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Before the change, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Stories
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, stated items she posted 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 explained.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
