The second-hand marketplace Users Express Frustration About Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online claiming that product pages now present a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the sizes had both one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Required Changes
A different user, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: last year, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
