Destination: Ebay

Guest Blogs on October 30th, 2009 1 Comment

I tweeted out today asking about buying clothes on Ebay. My friend Justin responded w/ this:

The Common Sense List to buying online that you hadn’t already thought of

  1. know the brands you want and what your size is in those brands.
  2. if you see a run of a product you are watching start popping up, check froogle.com, it’s possible a store is running a clearance and you can get the item cheaper there.
  3. buy out of season. All my Patagonia and Mountain Hardwear shells and fleeces were bought. In the spring or summer.  I never pay over a $100 for these technical jackets.
  4. if the sellers rating is not amazing be willing to walk away. Another one will most assuredly come along.
  5. read the description thoroughly. Unlike a real business that will usually have quick turnaround, not all sellers are prompt. Set your expectations appropriately.

So what is your clothes buying style?

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