Vinted Users Voice Displeasure Over Size Modifications

Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.

The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying all users about the change.

Social Media Response

Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.

The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.

They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.

Sizing System Modifications

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

The new system has a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

Shopper Experiences

Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".

"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.

A different member, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she said.

Manual Updates

A different user, from Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".

"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she said.

Service Background

The platform boasts over 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.

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

This represents another occasion that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: previously, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.