The second-hand marketplace Members Express Anger Over Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments failing to inform all users about the change.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Before the change, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, from Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
