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Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.

The popular resale platform has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel failing to inform all users about the change.

Online Platforms Reaction

Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a different size category compared to what was initially listed due to the recalibration.

The company said the new system was more in line with other platforms.

It has advised users to examine their items and update the measurements by hand where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.

Measurement Approach Modifications

Earlier, the measurements included one number and one 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 sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

User Stories

A fashion influencer, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".

"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," as the platform currently indicates.

Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as size 20–22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she said.

Necessary Adjustments

Another shopper, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she explained.

Service Background

The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.

It has become a favored option to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop.

This isn't the first time when a surprising modification on the platform has faced criticism: last year, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options following member complaints.