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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 female and kids' apparel failing to inform every member regarding the update.

Online Platforms Response

Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.

Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.

They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.

Measurement Approach Changes

Before the change, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.

The updated approach includes a letter and a range for example S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

User Stories

Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".

"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.

A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.

"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she explained.

Necessary Adjustments

Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates 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.

Platform Context

The app has more than 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.

It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.

This represents another occasion when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.