Vinted Members Voice Frustration Regarding Size Updates

Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.

The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.

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.

The company said the new system was more in line with other platforms.

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

Sizing System Modifications

Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, 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 - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

User Experiences

A fashion influencer, 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.

A different member, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she explained.

Required Changes

A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".

"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she explained.

Platform Context

The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.

It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.

This represents another occasion when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.