The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Express Anger Regarding Sizing Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace 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 expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The company said the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to check their listings and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Updates
Before the change, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
