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Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to items being listed as the wrong size.

The second-hand shopping app has altered its size classifications for women's and children's garments failing to inform every member regarding the update.

Online Platforms Response

Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a different size category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.

Vinted explained the new system was more in line with similar services.

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

Size Classification Changes

Before the change, the sizing featured a single numeric size and a letter, such as S/8 or M/10.

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

In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Shopper Accounts

Frankie Bridger, who creates plus-size fashion videos, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.

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

"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she said.

Necessary Adjustments

Charlotte Lunn, from Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she said.

Marketplace Information

The platform boasts over 100 million members, with 18 million British users.

It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.

This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.