The second-hand marketplace Members Express Frustration Over Sizing Updates
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Before the change, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
