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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 revised its size classifications for women's and children's garments failing to inform all users about the change.

Online Platforms Backlash

Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.

The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.

The platform has recommended to examine their items and manually change the size if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.

Size Classification Modifications

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

The updated approach includes a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.

With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Shopper Accounts

A fashion influencer, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".

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

A different member, 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

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

"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she stated.

Service Background

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

It has proved a popular alternative 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, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.