Vinted Users Voice Anger About Size Modifications

Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.

This online marketplace has updated its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.

Online Platforms Backlash

Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing because of the remapping.

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

The platform has recommended to check their listings and manually change the size when needed, which has left users frustrated.

Sizing System Updates

Before the change, the measurements included one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.

The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.

In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

Member Accounts

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

"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

Another user, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were displaying on the service as size 20–22.

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

Manual Updates

Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".

"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she stated.

Service Background

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

It has proved a popular alternative versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.

This represents another occasion that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options after backlash from users.