Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has revised its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all users about the change.
Online Platforms Backlash
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.
It has advised users to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Modifications
Before the change, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Stories
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she said.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.
