Vinted Members Voice Frustration Regarding Size Changes

Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.

This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's garments but did not contact all users about the change.

Digital Channels Backlash

Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.

The platform stated the new system was more in line with similar services.

They have suggested members to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.

Sizing System Changes

Earlier, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.

The revised method features 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.

Member Stories

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

"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.

A different member, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.

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

Required Changes

A different user, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".

"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she explained.

Platform Context

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

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

This represents another occasion that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: previously, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods following member complaints.