The second-hand marketplace Members Express Displeasure Regarding Sizing Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments failing to inform all users about the change.
Social Media Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online claiming that product pages now present a different size category than originally posted because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
It has advised users to examine their items and manually change the size when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Updates
Previously, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
