The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Voice Displeasure Over Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the new system was more in line with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and update the measurements by hand if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options following member complaints.
