The second-hand marketplace Users Share Displeasure Over Size Changes
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has revised its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Response
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Updates
Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like 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.
User Stories
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," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.
Required Changes
Another shopper, based in Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: previously, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
