The second-hand marketplace Members Express Frustration Regarding Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all users about the change.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
It has advised users to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Modifications
Earlier, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, from Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Required Changes
Another shopper, from Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options following member complaints.
