The second-hand marketplace Users Share Frustration About Sizing Updates

Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.

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

Digital Channels Reaction

Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.

Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with similar services.

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

Size Classification Changes

Earlier, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.

The new system has an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

Shopper Accounts

One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.

A different member, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as size 20–22.

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

Manual Updates

A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".

"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she said.

Marketplace Information

The service features exceeding 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.

It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.

This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.