Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted because of the remapping.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
The platform has recommended to review their products and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Updates
Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed 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 said.
Required Changes
A different user, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
