Vinted Members Voice Displeasure Over Sizing Changes

Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.

The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying all shoppers about the modification.

Online Platforms Reaction

Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing due to the recalibration.

The company said the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.

The platform has recommended to review their products and update the measurements by hand if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.

Size Classification Modifications

Earlier, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.

The new system has a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.

In some cases, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

User Accounts

Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

Another user, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.

"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she explained.

Necessary Adjustments

A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".

"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.

Service Background

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

It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.

This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.