The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Voice Displeasure Regarding Sizing Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its size classifications for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Countless users and merchants are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The company said the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Updates
Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: last year, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
