The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Voice Displeasure About Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a different size category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and update the measurements by hand if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Modifications
Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Required Changes
A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 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 isn't the first time when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
