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Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing.

This online marketplace has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.

Online Platforms Response

Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present a different size category versus the original listing because of the remapping.

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

They have suggested members to examine their items and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.

Size Classification Updates

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

The new system has a letter and a range such as S/UK 8-10.

With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Member Experiences

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

"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.

A different member, from Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.

"If buyers measuring 20-22 acquire them they will likely be quite upset," she stated.

Necessary Adjustments

A different user, located in England, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she said.

Marketplace Information

The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, 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 on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options after backlash from users.