Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes without notifying all users about the change.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
They have suggested members to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification 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 and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, 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 Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: previously, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options after backlash from users.
