Buying clothes off ebay...

[Drunken Irishman]

So, I came across a seller on ebay who has remarkably solid feedback (98.5%) positive who's selling what appears to be very good quality shirts shockingly cheap.

I'm skeptical. I mean, in the end, it's not like I'm spending THAT much, but, you know, even $17 is $17.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Mens-Casual-Luxury-Stylish-Dress-Slim-Shirts-ST01-/230653183661?pt=US_CSA_MC_Shirts&var=&hash=item35b40046ad#ht_9397wt_905

That shirt is only $14. Good deal, right? I mean, seriously good deal. I read through the negative ratings (there aren't many) and the common complaint is that the fabric is cheap, so, the shirt doesn't look nearly as good as in the photos.

But I don't know. Every positive review talks about how nice the shirts are. So, do you think it's legit? Or is it like those knock-off shoes that kinda, sorta look like the real thing, but are cheap and fall apart quickly?

[ScreamingMeemie]

1. Since the majority of the reviews are positive, I would buy one to see what I thought.

Although, I don't like the way they look even in the picture so I'm kind of lying.

[Drunken Irishman]

2. HATER!

I thought about giving it a go. The price is cheap. So, I'd only be out like $15 and that ain't nothin but a large pizza one night.

[ScreamingMeemie]

5. It will probably look awesome on you!

I always discount the negative reviews on things like hotels, and restaurants, if the majority of reviews are favorable. Some people are not happy unless they are staying at the Ritz, eating the finest filet, and wearing Chanel...all for $10 or less.

[Drunken Irishman]

6. haha, nice save...

The negative reviews are a mix of the fabric feeling cheap and the sizes not being right. That's about it. I'll sleep on it, I guess, and see whether I like it tomorrow.

[Phentex]

8. I'm curious about the sizing, too...

My husband looks better in slim fit shirts and they can be hard to find. I think this shirt would look good on him.

Will you keep us posted?

[Drunken Irishman]

10. I bought one. So, I'll keep you posted!

[Drunken Irishman]

13. I just did an update...

If you're still following.

[OffWithTheirHeads]

3. Hell, I can't tell you how many Tommy Bahama shirts I've bought from e-bay

Try one. If you like it, buy more and as far as the bad reviews, hell man you are dealing with the public. If you cured Cancer somebody would bitch about it.

[Drunken Irishman]

4. I guess my concern is that ebay makes it impossible to fabricate positive reviews, right?

I know a lot of review websites have an abnormally high amount of positive reviews for shitty products that never work because they stack the reviews. But ebay has to have a thing in place that doesn't allow that, right?

[pitohui]

16. on ebay it is very difficult to leave NEGATIVE reviews

most people don't buy except from those w. 100% pos. feedback, and while i may have bought from somebody who had 99.7% percent pos. feedback it was someone i knew

ebay is the opposite of what you think and that's why you ended up w. a shitty shirt for $14

no offense intended but i can tell from your questions that you are clue free on the topic of ebay

you never buy from someone w. less than 99% feedback and sometimes they have to have 100% --READ the feedbacks not just the numbers

any neutral comments or any comments that seem less than enthusiastic are people's way of getting around ebay's severe restrictions/punishments for leaving negs and it means they were VERY upset, highly motivated to risk saying that much

truly neutrals wouldn't comment at all

[bluesbassman]

7. That's the worst looking shirt I ever saw.

Why, when you buy a shirt like this I bet you get a free bowl of soup, huh? It'll look good on you though.

Just kidding D I. They look good, and for the money it's worth a shot.

[pipi_k]

9. Reading the ad...

I noticed that you can return it within 7 days of receipt if you don't like it.

Or if you don't want to bother, just donate it to a homeless shelter or something.

I've bought lots of clothing on eBay, and only rarely have been disappointed.

[Drunken Irishman]

11. I decided to buy it.

It's a good price. Nothing extreme. I've paid for a lot more for clothes I don't wear.

So, we'll see!

[Drunken Irishman]

12. UPDATE: I received my order...

It seems decent enough. Maybe not as sharp as it looked in the photo, but that happens even with high-end items. So, I'm leaning toward saying I was satisfied, though obviously I'd like to see how it holds up over the next few months (after washing and what not).

[Phentex]

14. For $14, it sounds good...

How did the sizing compare?

[Drunken Irishman]

20. The size is okay...

A bit tight in the middle region, but that's to be expected since it's a slim-fit. However, it's hit & miss it seems, as some people have chimed in and said their sizes were way off (too small). But I also normally wear a medium and I got a large, which might have offset the problems?

[pitohui]

15. 98.5% pos. feedback is an "f" on ebay

so, no, i would not buy from a vendor w. a rating this low

you can't get a $14 shirt locally that you can try on? it ain't exactly hard

[Drunken Irishman]

18. Eh...whatever. I got the shirt and it was worth what I paid.

As for your last, kind of snide comment, this had nothing to do with things being hard. If I felt I could buy a decent and nice button-up shirt for $14 locally, I would have done that. But that's unlikely. I liked the shirt, I felt the price was worth the gamble in hopes that the shirt would be what was advertised and I'm fairly satisfied with the purchase. Certainly I couldn't get anything similar for $14 locally - maybe $24 on discount, but even then, that's not the price range I was looking for at the time.

[crunch60]

17. just my opinion. That is a ugly shirt.

[Drunken Irishman]

19. Well, I'n not asking you to wear it.