Vinted Shoppers Share Displeasure Over Sizing Modifications

Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.

The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all users about the change.

Online Platforms Response

Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.

The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.

They have suggested members to check their listings and manually change the size when needed, which has left users frustrated.

Measurement Approach Updates

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

The revised method features a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.

In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

User Experiences

Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".

"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.

Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.

"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she said.

Manual Updates

Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she stated.

Marketplace Information

The platform boasts over 100 million members, with 18 million British users.

It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.

This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.