đź”— Share this article Vinted Members Express Anger About Size Changes Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to products showing incorrect sizing. This online marketplace has altered its size classifications for female and kids' apparel without notifying every member regarding the update. Online Platforms Response Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted due to the recalibration. Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms. The platform has recommended to check their listings and adjust the sizing manually where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction. Measurement Approach Updates Before the change, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10. The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum for example S/UK 8-10. For certain items, the size labels have been reassigned - for example a size L used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18. Member Stories One content creator, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, explained the modification "makes transactions more difficult". "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 showing in the marketplace as measurements 20-22. "If anyone [who is] size 20-22 buys them they may become frustrated," she stated. Manual Updates Charlotte Lunn, from 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, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential for me since losing part of my income," she explained. Platform Context The service features exceeding 100 million users, including 18 million in the UK. It has emerged as a preferred choice versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop. This is not the initial instance that an unexpected update to the app has proved unpopular: earlier, Vinted reversed a change to its shipping options after backlash from users.