The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Express Displeasure Regarding Size Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.
Online Platforms Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The company said the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Updates
Before the change, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Manual Updates
A different user, from Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.
