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Vinted users have been reacting angrily after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.

This online marketplace has altered its sizing categories for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.

Social Media Backlash

Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.

Vinted explained the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.

They have suggested members to review their products and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, which has left users frustrated.

Size Classification Changes

Earlier, the sizing featured one number and one letter, like S/8 or M/10.

The revised method features a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but is now a UK 16-18.

Member Experiences

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

"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.

Another user, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.

Necessary Adjustments

Another shopper, based in Derby, explained she became annoyed due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizes on "every single listing".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained.

Platform Context

The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.

It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.

This represents another occasion where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: earlier, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.