Vinted Users Share Anger About Size Updates
Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.
This online marketplace has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all users about the change.
Online Platforms Response
Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
It has advised users to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.
Size Classification Changes
Previously, the measurements included one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
Shopper Experiences
A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.
Another user, from Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.
"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".
"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she said.
Platform Context
The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: last year, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.