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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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Lilly Logan, UT

eBay has gotten more unreliable over the last few years. I was trying to find some toys for my daughter for Christmas and I found them but the website was always taking me back to another page and I tried to contact the seller and it said they had been sold 5 months ago. So why would they still be online?

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Katie Kearney Vienna, VA

You have to be careful ordering clothes on Ebay sometimes. Make sure the seller has great ratings! I have had a couple questionable orders that were delivered and the clothing was of cheap quality. I have also had a great experience were I received very high quality clothing! Just be sure to know where your order is coming from!

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Myken American Fork, UT

I have bought a lot of clothes and shoes on EBay. I’ve had some wonderful experiences finding things at great prices. However the thing I don’t like is a lot of what I buy I’m unable to return if I need to.

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DeeDee G. Dallas, TX

For clothing you just have to be careful from who you buy from. Usually I dont get quality clothing items (stains in them are usually common).

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Bryndie Managua, MN

Tons of clothing options but they’re all quite random. It can be hard to shop on here if you’re looking for something specific.

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Amelia Gibson South Jordan, UT

Ebay can be a good choice when you need something but it is too expensive. On Ebay you can find the same product alot of times for a better price.

8 years ago

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Missy Ryan West Jordan, UT

Super hit or miss, unfortunately most clothes I buy here are a miss and are incredibly cheap.

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Campbell Blair Phoenix, AZ

I don't particularly like Ebay and I find it a little bit sketchy in buying from.

7 years ago