The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Voice Anger About Size Modifications

Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.

The second-hand shopping app has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments without notifying all users about the change.

Digital Channels Response

Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.

The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.

The platform has recommended to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.

Size Classification Modifications

Earlier, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.

The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.

With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

User Accounts

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, located in Scotland, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.

"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.

Necessary Adjustments

Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.

Marketplace Information

The platform boasts over 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.

It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.

This isn't the first time when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.

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