Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has updated its size classifications for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all users about the change.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a different size category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with similar services.
The platform has recommended to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance 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 size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
