Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The platform stated the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
It has advised users to check their listings and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she explained.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
