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Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused items being listed as the wrong size.

The second-hand shopping app has altered its sizing categories for women's and children's garments without notifying all users about the change.

Social Media Response

Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms claiming that product pages now present a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration.

The company said the revised method more closely matches comparable marketplaces.

It has advised users to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually if necessary, resulting in member annoyance.

Measurement Approach Modifications

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

The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum like S/UK 8-10.

In some cases, the measurements have been reclassified - for example a size L was previously a 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Member Experiences

One content creator, who produces content about larger sizing, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult".

"Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does.

Stephanie Gallen, from Glasgow, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as measurements 20-22.

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

Necessary Adjustments

A different user, located in England, stated she felt frustrated because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".

"This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she said.

Service Background

The app has more than 100 million members, comprising 18 million UK members.

It has become a favored option compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.

This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, Vinted reversed a change concerning shipment methods following member complaints.