Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's garments failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Social Media Response
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The company said the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
They have suggested members to check their listings and update the measurements by hand when needed, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Modifications
Before the change, the sizes had both 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 now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Required Changes
Another shopper, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she said.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.
