Vinted Users Express Frustration Over Sizing Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.
The second-hand shopping app has revised its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying all users about the change.
Social Media Backlash
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.
Vinted explained the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.
Measurement Approach Changes
Previously, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The new system has a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.
With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
User Experiences
One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she explained.
Required Changes
Another shopper, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Marketplace Information
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.
It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.
