The second-hand marketplace Members Voice Frustration Over Size Changes

Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.

The second-hand shopping app has revised its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.

Social Media Reaction

Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.

The platform stated the new system was more in line with other platforms.

It has advised users to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually when needed, causing user dissatisfaction.

Sizing System Changes

Previously, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.

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

In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

User Accounts

A fashion influencer, 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," which is what Vinted now does.

Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.

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

Required Changes

Charlotte Lunn, located in England, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".

"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.

Service Background

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

It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.

This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.