The second-hand marketplace Members Share Displeasure Over Sizing Modifications

Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information.

The popular resale platform has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all users about the change.

Online Platforms Response

Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed as a result of the reclassification.

Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.

They have suggested members to check their listings and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.

Size Classification Changes

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

The updated approach includes a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.

With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Member Stories

A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".

"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.

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

"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they may become frustrated," she explained.

Required Changes

Charlotte Lunn, located in England, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item".

"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.

Service Background

The platform boasts over 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK.

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

This isn't the first time that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options following member complaints.