The second-hand marketplace Users Express Anger Regarding Size Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all users about the change.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The company said the new system was more in line with other platforms.
It has advised users to examine their items and manually change the size when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
