Vinted Shoppers Voice Anger Regarding Size Changes

Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.

This online marketplace has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.

Online Platforms Reaction

Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a different size category than originally posted due to the recalibration.

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

It has advised users to review their products and update the measurements by hand if necessary, which has left users frustrated.

Sizing System Updates

Earlier, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.

The new system has a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Member Experiences

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

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

Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.

Manual Updates

A different user, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she said.

Marketplace Information

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

It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.

This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods following member complaints.