🔗 Share this article The second-hand marketplace Shoppers Share Anger Regarding Sizing Changes Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in listings displaying inaccurate size information. This online marketplace has updated its measurement guidelines for women's and children's clothes failing to inform every member regarding the update. Digital Channels Backlash Numerous buyers and vendors have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display a modified sizing category compared to what was initially listed because of the remapping. Vinted explained the new system was more in line with other platforms. It has advised users to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, causing user dissatisfaction. Measurement Approach Modifications Earlier, the measurements included one number and one letter, such as S/8 or M/10. The revised method features a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10. With some products, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size used to be a 12 but currently displays as UK 16-18. Shopper Accounts One content creator, who creates plus-size fashion videos, stated the update "complicates both purchasing and selling". "Rarely do manufacturers list XL as sizes 20-22," which is what Vinted now does. A different member, based in Glasgow, stated items she posted with size 14 tags were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22. "Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they may become frustrated," she said. Manual Updates Charlotte Lunn, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the sizing for "all her products". "This situation is especially annoying, since I have chronic health issues and selling on Vinted has been paramount following partial earnings loss," she stated. Service Background The service features exceeding 100 million members, including 18 million in the UK. It has emerged as a preferred choice to second-hand platforms like eBay and Depop. This represents another occasion when a surprising modification within the service has received backlash: last year, the service retracted a modification regarding delivery choices following member complaints.