Vinted Users Share Frustration Over Size Modifications

Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.

This online marketplace has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.

Online Platforms Reaction

Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a different size category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.

Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.

They have suggested members to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually when needed, which has left users frustrated.

Size Classification Updates

Earlier, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.

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

In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

User Experiences

One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".

"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed 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.

Manual Updates

A different user, based in Derby, 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 after experiencing income reduction," she stated.

Marketplace Information

The service features exceeding 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.

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

This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options following member complaints.