Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.
Digital Channels Reaction
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
It has advised users to examine their items and manually change the size when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Modifications
Previously, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Marketplace Information
The platform boasts over 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: previously, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.
