Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has updated its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The company said the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to review their products and manually change the size when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Modifications
Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Required Changes
A different user, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: last year, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
