Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.
It has advised users to examine their items and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Changes
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 for example 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.
Shopper Stories
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, from Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options following member complaints.
