The second-hand marketplace Members Express Displeasure Over Sizing Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Social Media Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Modifications
Previously, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Required Changes
Another shopper, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: last year, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options after backlash from users.
