The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Share Displeasure About Size Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
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 comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: previously, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options after backlash from users.
