The second-hand marketplace Users Share Displeasure About Size Modifications
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has revised its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a different size category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Modifications
Earlier, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she said.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million users, 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 when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
