The second-hand marketplace Users Share Frustration About Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Updates
Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, like 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 size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"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.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
