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Members of the platform have expressed outrage after an update resulted in products showing incorrect sizing.

The popular resale platform has altered its measurement guidelines for women's and children's garments failing to inform all users about the change.

Online Platforms Reaction

Numerous buyers and vendors are expressing on platforms stating that platform listings now display a different size category versus the original listing due to the recalibration.

The company said the updated approach better aligns with other platforms.

The platform has recommended to examine their items and manually change the size where appropriate, resulting in member annoyance.

Sizing System Updates

Before the change, the sizes had both a single numeric size and a letter, like S/8 or M/10.

The updated approach includes an alphabetical indicator and numerical range like S/UK 8-10.

In some cases, the sizing has been recategorised - such as a large size was formerly size 12 but now shows as UK 16-18.

Shopper Accounts

Frankie Bridger, who makes TikTok content about plus-size fashion, said the change "makes both selling and buying harder".

"Not many brands say XL is a 20-22," the way the service now categorizes.

Another user, located in Scotland, stated items she posted featuring size 14 markings were displaying on the service as larger sizing 20-22.

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

Necessary Adjustments

A different user, located in England, explained she became annoyed because the modification necessitated personal updates the measurements for "each individual item".

"Personally, this is quite irritating, as I'm chronically ill and Vinted sales have been crucial after experiencing income reduction," she explained.

Marketplace Information

The platform boasts over 100 million shoppers, including 18 million in the UK.

It has emerged as a preferred choice compared to resale services such as eBay and Depop.

This isn't the first time where an unanticipated change within the service has received backlash: previously, the platform withdrew an update concerning shipment methods after backlash from users.