Buying and Selling on eBay: Tips, Tricks, Problems & Questions

sagitar · Mar 14, 2013

Any thoughts on how to store the Wool Suits and Sport Coats. Googled and read some posts - most of them recommend using freezers or cedar. What's the right thing to do?

TheOnlyNap · Mar 14, 2013

Hey guys, I'm not really sure if this is the appropriate place to post, but I'm 18 years old and on a very tight budget as far as nice clothing is concerned. I was looking around on Ebay and saw a used Brooks Brothers pinstripe jacket on there for $10, and bought it for the heck of it to see what I'd get. It came with a few holes in one shoulder and the inside of one arm torn. I'm considering getting it reweaved, but I've never done anything of the sort. Is it worth it? Also does anyone know any good sellers on Ebay for those of us that aren't so financially inclined? Thanks for the help in advance!

GMMcL · Mar 14, 2013

TheOnlyNap said:
Hey guys, I'm not really sure if this is the appropriate place to post, but I'm 18 years old and on a very tight budget as far as nice clothing is concerned. I was looking around on Ebay and saw a used Brooks Brothers pinstripe jacket on there for $10, and bought it for the heck of it to see what I'd get. It came with a few holes in one shoulder and the inside of one arm torn. I'm considering getting it reweaved, but I've never done anything of the sort. Is it worth it? Also does anyone know any good sellers on Ebay for those of us that aren't so financially inclined? Thanks for the help in advance!

If those holes weren't disclosed, I'd consider asking for a return.

Reweaving will run you $40-50 per hole. Check out http://www.fabricreweaversusa.com/ There's also Alex's in LA, but I've heard they're more expensive. Be patient, the process takes time.

You can send your item to both FRU and Alex's and they will fix and send back all for one price.

Ebay's just a waiting game. Know what you want, know your budget then pounce when you find something you like within your budget.

SpooPoker · Mar 15, 2013

VLSI said:
Tell that to Spoo. The only reason he has a return policy (w/ restocking) is because he gets discounted FVF, and he has determined that taking the occasional return will net him more money due to the discount.

Huh? I dont accept returns, and I never said that...

Did anyone else have trouble uploading from Garagesale last night? I had 70 auctions get stuck because of a server error message... :cloud:

FaceOfBoh · Mar 15, 2013

I uploaded a dozen last night and it was the easiest time I've ever had. Not sure what's up with those server errors.

SpooPoker · Mar 15, 2013

FaceOfBoh said:
I uploaded a dozen last night and it was the easiest time I've ever had. Not sure what's up with those server errors.

So annoying...

Steve Smith · Mar 15, 2013

TheOnlyNap said:
Hey guys, I'm not really sure if this is the appropriate place to post, but I'm 18 years old and on a very tight budget as far as nice clothing is concerned. I was looking around on Ebay and saw a used Brooks Brothers pinstripe jacket on there for $10, and bought it for the heck of it to see what I'd get. It came with a few holes in one shoulder and the inside of one arm torn. I'm considering getting it reweaved, but I've never done anything of the sort. Is it worth it? Also does anyone know any good sellers on Ebay for those of us that aren't so financially inclined? Thanks for the help in advance!

The lining issue could be an honest mistake, but the moth holes...throw it away or return it. Contact the seller if the holes were not disclosed, although if you have to pay shipping then you won't gain anything on the return of a $10 item which may cost $10 to ship. A BB orphan is not worth reweaving.

If you search diligently you may be able to find sellers on SF who will help you out with reasonably priced stuff. Maybe even Brooks Brothers if you are lucky.

Steve Smith · Mar 15, 2013

Not ebay, but I got an ebayesque question from an SF member: is Brooks 3 inch tie much larger from Brooks 2.75 inch tie? :brick:

VLSI · Mar 15, 2013

VLSI said:
Orgetorix said:

The only reason sellers allow them on Ebay is that Ebay holds a gun to their heads and forces them to do it.

Click to expand...

Tell that to Spoo...

SpooPoker said:
Huh? I dont accept returns, and I never said that...

That was my point. "He" referred to the other seller, sorry for the ambiguous pronoun.

TheSizzle · Mar 15, 2013

Steve Smith said:
Not ebay, but I got an ebayesque question from an SF member: is Brooks 3 inch tie much larger from Brooks 2.75 inch tie?

For a question that simple, I'd reply by asking him how much larger he considered 3 inches than 2.75 inches.

Orgetorix · Mar 15, 2013

^ Or tell him "It's 9% larger."

VLSI · Mar 15, 2013

Ask him for his girlfriend's thoughts on the matter :hide:

Brianpore · Mar 15, 2013

VLSI said:
Ask him for his girlfriend's thoughts on the matter

GMMcL said:
Quote: As others have said, 100% not worth it and post up the Ebay item number and you'll get some better advice as what to do with it...return or toss in trash. Also what size are you?

VLSI · Mar 15, 2013

Im surprised no one has called him out/advised him about buying a pinstriped orphan too.

Brianpore · Mar 15, 2013

OK gents....any info would be great..... this just came in on consignment along with 5 other Brooks Brothers suits and I am told it was bought in a Brooks Brothers store.....did some research and TAL is a HUGE HUGE HUGE clothing manufacturer, but how do I go about listing this thing on ebay?

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