The second-hand marketplace Users Express Displeasure Regarding Size Updates

Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.

This online marketplace has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update.

Online Platforms Backlash

Many shoppers and sellers are posting online stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.

Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with similar services.

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

Size Classification Modifications

Before the change, the sizing featured one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10.

The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

Member Stories

A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".

"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

A different member, from Glasgow, said garments she listed with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she explained.

Necessary Adjustments

Charlotte Lunn, located in England, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial for me since losing part of my income," she explained.

Marketplace Information

The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, with 18 million British users.

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

This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.