The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Voice Displeasure About Size Modifications
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Stories
Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she said.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
