Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's garments without notifying all users about the change.
Online Platforms Response
Countless users and merchants are posting online claiming that product pages now present a different size category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with similar services.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Updates
Previously, the measurements included one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
Member Accounts
One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she explained.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, located in England, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"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 stated.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million users, 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 when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
