The second-hand marketplace Members Express Displeasure About Sizing Changes
Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.
This online marketplace has altered its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact every member regarding the update.
Social Media Backlash
Countless users and merchants have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a different size category than originally posted because of the remapping.
The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.
The platform has recommended to examine their items and update the measurements by hand if necessary, which has left users frustrated.
Sizing System Changes
Before the change, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.
The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.
In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.
Shopper Stories
Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".
"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.
Another user, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.
"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she said.
Required Changes
Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".
"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she said.
Service Background
The platform boasts over 100 million members, with 18 million British users.
It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.
This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods due to shopper criticism.
