The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Express Displeasure Regarding Size Changes

Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.

The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes failing to inform all users about the change.

Digital Channels Backlash

Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification than originally posted due to the recalibration.

The platform stated the revised method more closely matches similar services.

The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.

Size Classification Updates

Before the change, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.

The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range such as S/UK 8-10.

In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

User Accounts

One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

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

Another user, from Glasgow, stated items she posted on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as size 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 because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential after experiencing income reduction," she explained.

Marketplace Information

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

It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.

This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.