The second-hand marketplace Members Voice Frustration Regarding Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
It has advised users to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options after backlash from users.
