The second-hand marketplace Users Share Displeasure Over Size Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Response
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Updates
Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
A different member, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods following member complaints.