Vinted Shoppers Express Anger Regarding Size Modifications

Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.

The second-hand shopping app has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes without notifying all shoppers about the modification.

Online Platforms Response

Countless users and merchants have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a different size category than originally posted because of the remapping.

The company said the updated approach better aligns with similar services.

The platform has recommended to review their products and manually change the size if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.

Size Classification Changes

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

The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.

With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

Shopper Accounts

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.

Another user, located in Scotland, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.

"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she said.

Required Changes

Another shopper, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she said.

Platform Context

The platform boasts over 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.

It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.

This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices following member complaints.