The second-hand marketplace Members Share Anger About Sizing Modifications

Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.

This online marketplace has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.

Digital Channels Backlash

Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.

The company said the new system was more in line with other platforms.

They have suggested members to check their listings and manually change the size when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.

Sizing System Updates

Before the change, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.

The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

Shopper Stories

Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.

Another user, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.

Necessary Adjustments

Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".

"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.

Marketplace Information

The service features exceeding 100 million users, with 18 million British users.

It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.

This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options following member complaints.