Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for female and kids' apparel but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a different size category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.
