Vinted Members Express Anger Regarding Sizing Changes

Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.

The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update.

Social Media Backlash

Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category versus the original listing because of the remapping.

Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.

The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.

Size Classification Modifications

Before the change, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.

The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.

With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

Shopper Stories

Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".

"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

A different member, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags 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, located in England, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".

"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she said.

Platform Context

The platform boasts over 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.

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

This isn't the first time that an unexpected update within the service has received backlash: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.