The second-hand marketplace Users Express Displeasure Over Sizing Updates
Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has altered its size classifications for women's and children's clothes without notifying all users about the change.
Digital Channels Response
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Changes
Before the change, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
One content creator, 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," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Required Changes
Another shopper, based in Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: previously, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.