The second-hand marketplace Users Voice Displeasure Over Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Changes
Previously, the sizes had both one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Platform Context
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 represents another occasion that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
