Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.
The platform stated 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, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Updates
Earlier, the measurements included 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 measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Accounts
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.
