Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Digital Channels Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
They have suggested members to check their listings and manually change the size when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Updates
Previously, 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 like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, located in Scotland, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.
