🔗 Share this article The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Express Anger Regarding Sizing Changes Vinted users have been reacting angrily following a change that caused listings displaying inaccurate size information. The popular resale platform has revised its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying all shoppers about the modification. Digital Channels Backlash Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show an altered size classification compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping. The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with other platforms. They have suggested members to check their listings and manually change the size if necessary, causing user dissatisfaction. Measurement Approach Modifications Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10. The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10. With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - for example a size L was previously a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18. Shopper Stories 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," the way the service now categorizes. Another user, from Glasgow, said garments she listed on Vinted with size 14 labels were showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22. "Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she said. Required Changes Charlotte Lunn, located in England, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item". "For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and Vinted sales have been crucial following partial earnings loss," she explained. Marketplace Information The platform boasts over 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK. It has proved a popular alternative to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop. This isn't the first time that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.