Vinted Shoppers Voice Frustration Regarding Size Changes

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

The second-hand shopping app has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes but did not contact every member regarding the update.

Online Platforms Reaction

Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.

The company said the new system was more in line with other platforms.

They have suggested members to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.

Measurement Approach Changes

Previously, the sizing featured one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.

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

With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Member Experiences

A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".

"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 showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she said.

Manual Updates

Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she said.

Platform Context

The app has more than 100 million users, with 18 million British users.

It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.

This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.