The second-hand marketplace Users Express Displeasure Regarding Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all users about the change.
Online Platforms Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Earlier, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: last year, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
