Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Updates
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Platform Context
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 represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
