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Members of the platform have expressed outrage due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.

The second-hand shopping app has updated its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update.

Online Platforms Reaction

Countless users and merchants are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted as a result of the reclassification.

Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms.

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

Sizing System Modifications

Before the change, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.

The new system has a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10.

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

User Stories

A fashion influencer, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling".

"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.

Another user, from Glasgow, stated items she posted 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 stated.

Necessary Adjustments

Another shopper, based in Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, since I have chronic health issues and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she stated.

Marketplace Information

The platform boasts over 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 that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices following member complaints.