The second-hand marketplace Members Express Displeasure About Sizing Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Social Media Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The company said the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Modifications
Earlier, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
