đź”— Share this article Vinted Members Express Displeasure About Size Changes Members of the platform have expressed outrage following a change that caused products showing incorrect sizing. The second-hand shopping app has updated its size classifications for women's and children's garments without notifying every member regarding the update. Online Platforms Response Countless users and merchants have taken to social media stating that platform listings now display an altered size classification versus the original listing because of the remapping. Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches similar services. It has advised users to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated. Measurement Approach Updates Previously, the measurements included a single numeric size and a letter, for instance S/8 or M/10. The new system has a letter and a range like S/UK 8-10. With some products, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was formerly size 12 but is now a UK 16-18. Shopper Stories Frankie Bridger, who produces content about larger sizing, 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, said garments she listed featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22. "Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they will likely be quite upset," she said. Required Changes A different user, based in Derby, said she had been left angered by the change as she had to manually change the measurements for "each individual item". "For me this is particularly frustrating, as I'm chronically ill and platform income has been essential following partial earnings loss," she explained. Service Background The service features exceeding 100 million shoppers, 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 platform withdrew an update regarding delivery choices due to shopper criticism.