November 25th, 2008 by New York Threads

Times like these require every consumer to shop wisely most especially when it comes to one of our basic needs – clothing. Due to the economic crisis that hurts every household, the emphasis on clothing has turned from quality to affordability. But why choose between these two if you can have both? There are various ways to find quality and inexpensive items and one of which is shopping on Ebay for cheap clothes.

The key is to make a habit of investing on your clothes. Buy them off-season. Go ahead and check out swim suits and apparel, and summer dresses during winter because sellers would usually give the items cheaper than how it shall cost you when a lot others are rooting for the same thing. In the same sense, go and buy your jackets and coats during summer when sellers can give them to you half the price or more.

The best time to bid in Ebay is during off-peak hours. This time, sellers are hot on getting a purchase and would most unlikely make the bidding process difficult for them. These are usually in the middle of the night so make sure that you are online by then. You can also avoid bidding wars by placing your bid when the auction is about to finish. This way, you can have an idea on how much the other buyers are willing to shell out and compare that to your own price limit. If you really like the item, better yet add it to your Watch List instead so you can get an update on how the auction is going.

Which brings us to another tip: Never ever go over your set price limit. Always do your research about the items you are going to buy. Find out how much it sells outside Ebay and calculate the convenience you can get with buying it from the seller. Make sure that you include the shipping cost on your calculation. If it helps, don’t check back on the item after placing your final bid on it. Your competitive nature or blinding love for the item would only encourage you to bid higher than what you were supposed to. Trust us –you will resent it once you’re already sober.

If you can consider yourself as a certified Ebay shopper and more or less aware of the ins and outs of online shopping, you might want to try shopping on Ebay for cheap clothes in bulk. You’re right, wholesale. It does not only guarantee cheap clothes deals. It might also be a good way to start being a seller and earning money. You can use the search button to look for items on wholesale. Try these keywords: “lot,” “bulk,” “wholesale,” “collection,” “box,” and their synonyms.

But always remember that poor quality is never a bargain. Always scrutinize both the items and the sellers. You can never go wrong with old time sellers who have positive feedbacks on their belts. Watch out for fake items. There are lots of sellers on Ebay who suspiciously auction lots of designer brands they claim new for very low price tags. To make sure that you are getting the value for your money, ask the seller for better descriptions and legit pictures of the items. If they use commercial pictorials of the brand then think twice about bidding on the same seller. You would know that the items are genuine if the seller obliges to send you further photos and descriptions. Surely, she would understand why you have to ask so, but when you do this, make sure that your interest on bidding is as genuine. For secondhand sellers of designer brands, the best thing to do is ask for proofs of purchase such as receipt or serial number.

For safe and convenient online shopping, the number one rule is to always transact within Ebay and only pay through Paypal. It will ensure that all your purchases are protected and regulated, so that in case you become a victim of fraud, you can always have somewhere to turn your complaints to.

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