The second-hand marketplace Users Share Frustration About Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, from Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 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 when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.