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Author: Kalicia Bateman

LAST UPDATED: March 3rd, 2021

eBay is an e-commerce powerhouse that connects buyers and sellers throughout the world.

For sellers, eBay makes it easy to get your small business up and running. Sellers can easily list and sell their products online. eBay gives sellers up to 200 zero insertion fee listings each month (more if you have an eBay Store). 

As one of the largest online marketplaces, selling with eBay means your products can be seen by millions of people, and the potential for earnings is exponential. 

For buyers, eBay has just about everything and anything you can think of. The company works with businesses of all sizes, so whether you’re looking for name-brand products or something more unique, you’ll likely find it on eBay. 

Since this profile is centered on eBay’s clothing options, we will be reviewing the products, return policies, terms, and conditions regarding the Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories category. 

As far as clothing goes, eBay sells various clothing for women, men, babies, and children. Buyers can find clothing from name-brand stores such as Adidas, Nike, Levi’s, J.Crew, Lululemon, and more.

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The Good

  • Variety of Clothing
  • Top Brands
  • Daily Deals
  • Money-Back Guarantee

Variety of Clothing

When it comes to clothing on eBay, there is no shortage of options. 

Suppose you’re searching through the Women’s Clothing category. In that case, you can choose items from various categories such as activewear, coats, jackets, vests, dresses, jeans, intimates and sleep, jumpsuits and rompers, leggings, pants, suits and suit separates, swimwear, and more. 

Shoppers can alter their search to include special sizes such as juniors, petite, plus, and maternity. 

The Men’s Clothing category is similar; shoppers can easily search for shirts, men’s pants, hoodies and sweatshirts, activewear, suits, swimwear, and more. If needed, the men’s category includes extended sizes. 

eBay also sells clothing items for babies, children, and teens. 

Top Brands

eBay sells clothing from a variety of name-brand stores, including the following:

  • Anthropologie
  • Banana Republic
  • Free People
  • J. Crew
  • Lululemon
  • Supreme
  • Adidas
  • The North Face
  • Gymboree
  • Carter’s
  • Matilda Jane
  • Justice
  • Under Armour

Daily Deals

The Daily Deals section is a great place to be if you’re looking to save. By clicking on the “Fashion” tab, shoppers will be shown clothing items that are discounted. 

eBay includes a “Spotlight Deal,” which is an item featured for its discounted price. There are “Trending Deals,” which show popular items that are currently on sale. 

Just keep in mind that the Daily Deals inventory is consistently rotating — meaning items are frequently being switched out or replaced. It’s a great choice if you aren’t picky about the product and are ready to purchase right away. It’s not the best choice if you want some time to think about the purchase or are waiting for a paycheck to come in. 

Money-Back Guarantee

eBay offers a Money-Back Guarantee that applies to virtually everything on the site. The guarantee is free and covers your purchase price plus original shipping on eligible purchases. However, you do need to follow the specific steps eBay gives to qualify for this guarantee. 

eBay’s website states, “In order to be protected by eBay Money Back Guarantee, certain payment methods must be used and all eligibility requirements and deadlines must be met. Certain transactions and article types such as vehicles, real estate, business sales & domains, digital content, industrial equipment, or vouchers are not covered. For full terms and conditions, read our eBay Money Back Guarantee policy.”

While certain conditions need to be met to qualify for the money-back guarantee, we appreciate eBay offering this extra bit of protection to its customers.

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The Bad

  • Return Policy
  • Item Quality

Return Policy

Returning a clothing item to eBay isn’t as simple as one would hope. Because the site works with thousands of different sellers, you might be able to return some things and not others. This means that you’ll need to be extra diligent about checking each seller’s return policy before making a purchase.

You’ll need to make a note of shipping deadlines, as well as whether an item can be returned for a refund, replacement, or exchange. 

Item Quality

Several customer reviews left on BestCompany.com have mentioned that the quality of clothing items isn’t always what they expected — and most of the time, not in a good way. Reviews have noted that some items have had stains on them, feel cheaply made, didn’t look the same as what was shown online, or even that the seller  sent the wrong item.  

However, others have stated that the clothing they received was in good condition, and they would purchase from eBay again. 

Overall, buying clothes from eBay may be a bit of a gamble. We recommend always seeing who the item is being sold by and checking out their Seller Feedback Rating. The Seller Feedback is a great way to see if other shoppers have received their items, what kind of condition they were in, and whether the seller is trustworthy. 

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The Bottom Line

While few people think of shopping for their clothing on eBay, this online e-commerce juggernaut is a decent option. You'll find plenty of clothing items for sale from hundreds of different brands, and generally, you can get them at a discounted price.

The Daily Deals section is another excellent way to save some money, as long as you’re not too picky about the brand and are ready to buy right away. 

However, shopping for clothes on eBay does have a few drawbacks. First, you’ll need to be diligent about checking the return policy for each item of clothing. Some sellers will accept returns; others won’t. Second, the clothing quality can be a bit of a mixed bag. Reviewers have mentioned that not all the clothing they received is up to par, and they were unhappy with the purchase. Other shoppers have had no problem with the items they’ve received. 

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Julie Kincaid Soldotna, AK

It feels like Ebay has really changed over the years. 15 years ago, it was mostly people selling their stuff, and that slowly changed to now where it feels like it is mostly people doing it as a business. What this means is that you used to be able to find some great deals, but now that is harder to accomplish. I will say that I love Ebay for the fact that you can buy items that are no longer sold in stores, like your favorite moisturizer, or an out of production duvet cover from Pottery Barn. For that reason I will continue to use them.

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Karen Torino Tallahassee, FL

I've bought a few pairs of boots and dresses from eBay and they've been almost perfect. The items I've bought have been fairly cheap in price but good in material. The only hard thing about shopping from Ebay is truly knowing the sizes.

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Kathryn Robinson Riverton, UT

You can find about any clothing item you want on Ebay, but the sellers are varied and as such so is the quality. Many sellers are based in China, so make sure to check the shipping time frame and sizing chart when purchasing.

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Rylie Crandall Draper, UT

I have used eBay to find clothing items that are no longer for sale at other retailers, and I’m always happy to find what I’m looking for. The prices are set by the sellers so sometimes they are unreasonable, but it is a fun and useful site nonetheless

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Kip Fowler Pleasant Grove, UT

I have ordered clothes off of eBay and they have been just what the description stated. I also like the warranty with eBay because if something doesn't come the way that it states, I am covered and will receive a full refund.

8 years ago Edited September 14, 2021

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janice pan ,

Can find lots of products here, I cannot find elsewhere. The buy now prices are reasonable if you don't want to go through the whole bid thing. Shipping times are great too and products are great!

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Lacey Horne Eagle Mountain, UT

I like the value you can find on eBay. I normally shop her for my kids Halloween costumes and have been impressed with what I can find. Do wish there were more options but that can’t be controlled by the company.

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Michelle Schow Saratoga Springs, UT

eBay has a lot of options for clothing sales. Just make sure to check the shipping times and dates. It seems like many products are now shipped from China, so shipping can take weeks.

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Erika Shumway Managua, MN

eBay offers some very good deals. I bought some converse from eBay for a lot cheaper than the normal price. They don’t have the greatest customer service but they do offer lots of clothing options for a low cost.

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Sara Lageman Lageman

Before Amazon, Ebay was where we went for everything. Now we compare prices between the two and find out which one is cheaper for what we are looking for. All in all it still is a great site.

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Jon Posey Riverton, UT

Ebay is still one of the best online marketplaces. If you can't find something, chances are you can on ebay. You may not like the price but for rare, discontinued, or random items, ebay will have it.

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Rischelle Mikkelson American Fork, UT

Anytime I need something especially difficult to find in stores, I turn to eBay. They have everything. Because product are listed by different vendors, I can usually find what I need within my budget.

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Derek Scoville Pleasant Grove, UT

I bought a pair of golf shoes from Ebay. They were new shoes, but didn't have the shoe box. The same shoes were much more expensive on other sites. The shipping was fast and the shoes were exactly as described.

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BLF Pleasant Grove, UT

I've ordered clothing off of Ebay and it came just as it was promised. I like the warranty from the company that if something isn't what it is advertised, I can get my money back.

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L. Fowler Pleasant Grove, UT

I have not been disappointed with Ebay. When I have purchased a product I have always received it. They have a great guarantee on most of their service which is a peace of mind when buying online.

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Chloe Adams Morgan, UT

eBay needs a good system cleaning. What used to be a great website it’s now very disorganized. Customer service is somewhat helpful but I’d appreciate an update.

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Bill Brott

My experience has been very good to exceptional across a wide spectrum of vendors who sell through ebay.

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Maureen Canelo Tallahassee, FL

I recently purchased a computer from this site it arrived promptly however, the box was slightly opened when it arrived.

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Nathan D. Warrendale, PA

Shopping on Ebay is a fun experience as you can find items online that you normally wouldn't be able to find at traditional stores.

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Kaydence Bonino Riverton, UT

Ebay is great! you can great some great deals form there for great prices, this is a great store for clothing and other things!

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Michelle W Coraopolis, PA

I have purchased clothing off of Ebay in the past and have been able to get prices that were cheaper than the store.

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Bryan Jensen South Jordan, UT

I buy and sell tons of stuff on eBay. I find great deals and buyers for my stuff.

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Jamie Neider Magna, UT

Great place to find hard-to-find items. They take too much when selling on their site, however.

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Allie Powell Long Beach, MS

I really like buying and selling things on here, however you have to be careful of people

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