Vinted Members Share Displeasure Regarding Size Updates

Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in items being listed as the wrong size.

The second-hand shopping app has altered its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.

Online Platforms Response

Countless users and merchants are posting online stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.

Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.

They have suggested members to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.

Sizing System Updates

Previously, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.

The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size used to be a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Member Accounts

Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

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

Another user, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.

"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.

Manual Updates

Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".

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

Service Background

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

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

This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.