The second-hand marketplace Users Share Frustration Over Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services.
It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Modifications
Earlier, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
