Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a different size category versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
They have suggested members to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Another user, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Service Background
The service features exceeding 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.
