Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.
The second-hand shopping app has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Modifications
Earlier, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Member Experiences
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".
"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she stated.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.
