Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing.
The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.
Online Platforms Response
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.
The company said the new system was more in line with similar services.
They have suggested members to check their listings and update the measurements by hand if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Size Classification Updates
Earlier, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance 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 formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she stated.
Manual Updates
A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she said.
Marketplace Information
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: last year, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
