The second-hand marketplace Members Share Anger About Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
It has advised users to review their products and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
Frankie Bridger, 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, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Required Changes
A different user, located in England, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.