The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Share Displeasure About Sizing Updates

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

The popular resale platform has updated its sizing categories for women's and children's garments without notifying all users about the change.

Online Platforms Reaction

Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.

The platform stated the new system was more in line with comparable marketplaces.

The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, which has left users frustrated.

Measurement Approach Changes

Previously, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as 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 - such as a large size used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

Member Accounts

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

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

A different member, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.

"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she said.

Manual Updates

A different user, from Derby, 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 Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she stated.

Platform Context

The platform boasts over 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.

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

This isn't the first time that an unexpected update on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.