Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has updated its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Response
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to check their listings and manually change the size when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Changes
Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like 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 sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
One content creator, 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, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like 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 due to shopper criticism.
