The second-hand marketplace Members Express Displeasure Over Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Reaction
Countless users and merchants are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Previously, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Stories
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
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 selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices following member complaints.