Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has altered its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants are posting online claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with similar services.
The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Changes
Earlier, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
One content creator, 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.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
