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Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.

The second-hand shopping app has altered its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.

Online Platforms Reaction

Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.

The platform stated the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.

They have suggested members to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.

Size Classification Changes

Before the change, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.

The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

Member Experiences

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

"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.

Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.

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

Necessary Adjustments

Another shopper, from Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she said.

Marketplace Information

The platform boasts over 100 million members, with 18 million British users.

It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.

This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options after backlash from users.