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Shoppers are voicing their frustration after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.

The second-hand shopping app has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's clothes without notifying every member regarding the update.

Social Media Backlash

Many shoppers and sellers are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping.

The platform stated the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.

It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction.

Size Classification Changes

Previously, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.

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

For certain items, the sizing has been recategorised - like an L measurement used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18.

Shopper Experiences

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

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

Another user, based in Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were appearing on the platform as larger sizing 20-22.

"If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they will likely be quite upset," she said.

Manual Updates

A different user, 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 explained.

Platform Context

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

It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including 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.