Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.
They have suggested members to review their products and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Updates
Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Experiences
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
A different member, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.
