The second-hand marketplace Members Voice Anger Over Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has updated its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all users about the change.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the new system was more in line with similar services.
They have suggested members to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Updates
Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Required Changes
A different user, based in 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 Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
