Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all users about the change.
Social Media Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and update the measurements by hand when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Modifications
Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, located in Scotland, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she said.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
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: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
