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Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.

The second-hand shopping app has altered its measurement guidelines for female and kids' apparel but did not contact all shoppers about the modification.

Digital Channels Backlash

Numerous buyers and vendors are posting online saying Vinted listings now show a different size category versus the original listing as a result of the reclassification.

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

The platform has recommended to review their products and adjust the sizing manually when needed, resulting in member annoyance.

Measurement Approach Changes

Previously, the measurements included numerical and alphabetical indicators, like S/8 or M/10.

The revised method features an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.

With some products, the size labels have been reassigned - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

Member Experiences

One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".

"Few clothing companies classify XL as 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

A different member, located in Scotland, explained products she uploaded with size 14 tags were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.

"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she explained.

Required Changes

Another shopper, based in Derby, said she had been left angered because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizes on "every single listing".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she said.

Marketplace Information

The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.

It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.

This represents another occasion that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: last year, the service retracted a modification to its shipping options following member complaints.