Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has updated its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all users about the change.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a different size category than originally posted because of the remapping.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.
They have suggested members to check their listings and manually change the size if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Size Classification Changes
Earlier, the sizing featured one number and one letter, 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 measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Manual Updates
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
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 on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.
