The second-hand marketplace Users Share Anger Regarding Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she said.
Required Changes
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed 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 platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
