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Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.

This online marketplace has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments without notifying all users about the change.

Digital Channels Backlash

Many shoppers and sellers are posting online saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification versus the original listing due to the recalibration.

The platform stated the revised method more closely matches other platforms.

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

Sizing System Modifications

Before the change, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.

The new system has a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

Shopper Stories

A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".

"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.

Stephanie Gallen, located in Scotland, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were showing in the marketplace as size 20–22.

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

Necessary Adjustments

A different user, from Derby, explained she became annoyed by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".

"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.

Marketplace Information

The app has more than 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.

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

This isn't the first time when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: previously, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.