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Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information.

The second-hand shopping app has revised its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments but did not contact every member regarding the update.

Digital Channels Reaction

Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.

The company said the revised method more closely matches other platforms.

The platform has recommended to review their products and update the measurements by hand when needed, resulting in member annoyance.

Size Classification Modifications

Before the change, the sizes had both numerical and alphabetical indicators, for instance S/8 or M/10.

The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.

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

Member Experiences

A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".

"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

Another user, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.

"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they're going to be very disappointed," she said.

Necessary Adjustments

Charlotte Lunn, based in Derby, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizing for "all her products".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.

Platform Context

The platform boasts over 100 million users, comprising 18 million UK members.

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 concerning shipment methods following member complaints.