Vinted Users Express Anger About Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.
Social Media Reaction
Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing because of the remapping.
The company said the revised method more closely matches other platforms.
It has advised users to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Measurement Approach Changes
Previously, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, such as S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.
User Accounts
A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.
Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she explained.
Required Changes
A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.
Platform Context
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
