The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Voice Frustration About Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Reaction
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Updates
Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, from Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she said.
Required Changes
Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Platform Context
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 that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: earlier, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
