The second-hand marketplace Members Express Displeasure Over Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all users about the change.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Previously, the sizes had both 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 - for example a size L was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.