The second-hand marketplace Members Voice Displeasure Regarding Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Digital Channels Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The company said the new system was more in line with similar services.
It has advised users to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Earlier, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
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," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, from Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.
