The second-hand marketplace Members Express Displeasure About Size Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
