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Shoppers are voicing their frustration due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.

The popular resale platform has revised its sizing categories for women's and children's garments failing to inform all shoppers about the modification.

Digital Channels Reaction

Countless users and merchants have taken to social media saying Vinted listings now show a modified sizing category than originally posted because of the remapping.

The platform stated the updated approach better aligns with comparable marketplaces.

They have suggested members to examine their items and update the measurements by hand when needed, which has left users frustrated.

Sizing System Modifications

Earlier, the sizing featured numerical and alphabetical indicators, 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 - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Shopper Accounts

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

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

Another user, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as size 20–22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she said.

Manual Updates

A different user, located in England, stated she felt frustrated due to the update requiring manual adjustment the sizing for "all her products".

"This situation is especially annoying, as I'm chronically ill and selling on Vinted has been paramount after experiencing income reduction," she said.

Marketplace Information

The app has more than 100 million users, 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 where an unanticipated change on the platform has faced criticism: earlier, the platform withdrew an update to its shipping options due to shopper criticism.