Vinted Users Express Anger Over Size Updates

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

The second-hand shopping app has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying all users about the change.

Online Platforms Backlash

Many shoppers and sellers are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing due to the recalibration.

The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.

They have suggested members to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.

Measurement Approach Updates

Before the change, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, such as 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 - such as a large size used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

User Experiences

A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.

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

Necessary Adjustments

Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she explained.

Marketplace Information

The service features exceeding 100 million members, with 18 million British users.

It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.

This isn't the first time when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.