The second-hand marketplace Members Voice Displeasure About Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
They have suggested members to check their listings and update the measurements by hand if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Modifications
Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options following member complaints.
