Vinted Shoppers Share Displeasure About Size Modifications

Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.

The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying all shoppers about the modification.

Online Platforms Reaction

Many shoppers and sellers are posting online claiming that product pages now present a different size category than originally posted due to the recalibration.

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

It has advised users to examine their items and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.

Size Classification Modifications

Before the change, the sizes had both one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.

The updated approach includes a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

Shopper Experiences

Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".

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

Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.

"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she stated.

Required Changes

Another shopper, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".

"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.

Service Background

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

It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.

This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.