Vinted Users Share Frustration Regarding Sizing Updates

Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.

This online marketplace has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.

Online Platforms Backlash

Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a different size category than originally posted due to the recalibration.

Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with similar services.

The platform has recommended to examine their items and manually change the size if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.

Size Classification Changes

Previously, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.

The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.

In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

Member Experiences

One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.

Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she said.

Necessary Adjustments

Another shopper, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".

"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she said.

Service Background

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

It has proved a popular alternative compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.

This isn't the first time that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods following member complaints.