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Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused 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.

Online Platforms Reaction

Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.

Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.

The platform has recommended to check their listings and update the measurements by hand if necessary, which has left users frustrated.

Sizing System Modifications

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

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

With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

Shopper Experiences

One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she explained.

Necessary Adjustments

Another shopper, from Derby, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products".

"This situation is especially annoying, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she said.

Marketplace Information

The app has more than 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK.

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

This is not the initial instance when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: earlier, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.