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Vinted users have been reacting angrily due to a modification that led to listings displaying inaccurate size information.

The second-hand shopping app has revised its size classifications for women's and children's clothes but did not contact all users about the change.

Digital Channels Response

Many shoppers and sellers have taken to social media claiming that product pages now present an altered size classification than originally posted because of the remapping.

Vinted explained the revised method more closely matches other platforms.

They have suggested members to check their listings and manually change the size where appropriate, which has left users frustrated.

Sizing System Changes

Earlier, the sizes had both one number and one letter, for instance S/8 or M/10.

The updated approach includes a letter with a size spectrum such as S/UK 8-10.

For certain items, the measurements have been reclassified - like an L measurement was previously a 12 but currently displays 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.

Stephanie Gallen, based in Glasgow, explained products she uploaded featuring size 14 markings were appearing on the platform as measurements 20-22.

"Should someone sized 20-22 purchase these they're going to be very disappointed," she stated.

Manual Updates

Charlotte Lunn, located in England, stated she felt frustrated by the change as she had to manually change the sizes on "every single listing".

"For me this is particularly frustrating, because of my ongoing medical condition and selling on Vinted has been paramount for me since losing part of my income," she explained.

Marketplace Information

The app has more than 100 million shoppers, comprising 18 million UK members.

It has become a favored option versus similar marketplaces including eBay and Depop.

This is not the initial instance where an unanticipated change to the app has proved unpopular: last year, Vinted reversed a change regarding delivery choices after backlash from users.