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 size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all users about the change.
Online Platforms Backlash
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The company said the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Updates
Before the change, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
Frankie Bridger, 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.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Required Changes
Another shopper, from Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
