Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Measurement Approach Changes
Before the change, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Another shopper, located in England, said she had been left angered 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 following partial earnings loss," she explained.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
