The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Share Displeasure Over Size Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and update the measurements by hand if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the measurements included one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
