Vinted Users Express Frustration About Sizing Modifications

Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.

The popular resale platform has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's garments but did not contact every member regarding the update.

Social Media Reaction

Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.

Vinted explained the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.

The platform has recommended to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.

Sizing System Modifications

Earlier, the sizing featured one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.

The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 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".

"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.

Another user, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as larger sizing 20-22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.

Necessary Adjustments

A different user, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she said.

Service Background

The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.

It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.

This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.