Vinted Users Voice Frustration About Size Updates

Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.

The popular resale platform has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.

Online Platforms Response

Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration.

Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.

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

Size Classification Modifications

Before the change, the measurements included 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.

For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

User Experiences

One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".

"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.

A different member, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she said.

Necessary Adjustments

A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".

"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she said.

Marketplace Information

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

It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.

This represents another occasion when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.