Ebay Thrifting Tips: The Affordable Outerwear Series

Hello There! Its #ThriftyThursday. So, for the second topic of our affordable outerwear series: Lets talk about thrifting on Ebay.  YES! I said thrifting on Ebay. A lot of people don’t know that Ebay has a huge second hand clothing assortment. I knew that one of the key pieces during this transitional weather (fall into winter), would be camo jacket. I had one prior to moving to New York,  but it as in most things didn’t make the moving cut. So I searched my local thrift stores and found that they either didn’t have one, or it was more than I was willing to pay. So, what did I do? Went the good ole trusty Ebay (LOL). Typed in camo jackets and viola! $2.76!! That’s better than freaking Goodwill! So her are my tips for buying second-hand clothing on Ebay.

1.       Use Auction Type Listings: They usually end cheaper.
2.  Picture Heavy: Choose listings with multiple views in pictures: You want to make sure there’s   no huge hole, stain, etc.
3.  Ask Questions: if you think something is off or can’t see some detail don’t be shy hit up the seller.
4.  Do Your Research: If you are buying a brand specific/vintage, do your research. Ebay and           Google have very good articles on authentication.
5.  Be Patient: If the auction has a lot of interest, don’t bid until the last 5-10 minutes if you can       help it. It helps stop people from having the time to outbid you.