The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Express Displeasure Over Sizing Modifications
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Response
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Changes
Earlier, the sizing featured one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Manual Updates
A different user, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
