Vinted Users Voice Displeasure Over Sizing Modifications

Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.

This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's garments without notifying all users about the change.

Digital Channels Reaction

Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category versus the original listing due to the recalibration.

Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.

It has advised users to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, which has left users frustrated.

Size Classification Modifications

Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.

The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

User Stories

One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.

Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.

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

Manual Updates

Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she explained.

Marketplace Information

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

It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including 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 due to shopper criticism.