The second-hand marketplace Members Express Anger About Size Changes
Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.
The popular resale platform has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments failing to inform every member regarding the update.
Online Platforms Backlash
Countless users and merchants are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing due to the recalibration.
The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.
They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction.
Sizing System Changes
Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range for example S/UK 8-10.
For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18.
User Accounts
Frankie Bridger, 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, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.
Necessary Adjustments
Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she stated.
Service Background
The app has more than 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the service retracted a modification concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.