Vinted Shoppers Voice Displeasure Regarding Sizing Updates

Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.

The second-hand shopping app has revised its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all users about the change.

Digital Channels Backlash

Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.

The company said the revised method more closely matches other platforms.

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

Size Classification Updates

Before the change, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.

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

For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

User Experiences

One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".

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

Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.

"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she said.

Necessary Adjustments

A different user, located in England, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she explained.

Platform Context

The app has more than 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.

It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.

This isn't the first time when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.