The second-hand marketplace Users Voice Displeasure Over Size Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
A fashion influencer, 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, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill 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, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.