Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
They have suggested members to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Changes
Before the change, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member 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.
Another user, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Required Changes
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
