Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all users about the change.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a different size category than originally posted because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Updates
Previously, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million users, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: last year, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.
