Vinted Users Express Anger About Sizing Modifications

Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.

The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.

Online Platforms Backlash

Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.

The company said the updated approach better aligns with similar services.

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

Measurement Approach Modifications

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

The updated approach includes a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10.

In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

User Stories

Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".

"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.

A different member, from Glasgow, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.

"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.

Required Changes

Another shopper, located in England, said she had been left angered due to the update requiring manual adjustment the measurements for "each individual item".

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

Marketplace Information

The app has more than 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.

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

This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices following member complaints.