The second-hand marketplace Users Express Displeasure About Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Updates
Earlier, 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 sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
One content creator, 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 displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.