Vinted Shoppers Voice Anger About Size Changes

Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.

The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying all shoppers about the modification.

Social Media Response

Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration.

Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.

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

Size Classification Changes

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

The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - 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," as the platform currently indicates.

A different member, located in Scotland, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.

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

Required Changes

A different user, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she explained.

Platform Context

The platform boasts over 100 million members, with 18 million British users.

It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.

This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.