Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its size classifications for women's and children's clothes without notifying all users about the change.
Online Platforms Reaction
Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Modifications
Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she explained.
Manual Updates
Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, 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 for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
