The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Express Frustration Over Size Modifications
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 failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The company said the new system was more in line with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and manually change the size if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
