Vinted Shoppers Express Displeasure Over Sizing Updates

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

The popular resale platform has revised its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.

Online Platforms Response

Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.

The company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.

The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, which has left users frustrated.

Sizing System Changes

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

The new system has a letter and a range like 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 Accounts

Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

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

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

Necessary Adjustments

Another shopper, located in England, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she stated.

Marketplace Information

The app has more than 100 million members, with 18 million British users.

It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including 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 after backlash from users.