Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
The popular resale platform has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all users about the change.
Social Media Backlash
Many shoppers and sellers are posting online stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
They have suggested members to examine their items and update the measurements by hand if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Updates
Before the change, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Experiences
Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
A different member, located in Scotland, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.
"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Manual Updates
Another shopper, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Platform Context
The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.
This isn't the first time that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods following member complaints.
