Fashion Listing Changes
Summary: Several participants discussed their concerns about eBay's upcoming changes to clothing and shoe categories, particularly regarding sizing inconsistencies. mountaingigi expressed frustration with eBay's item specifics requirements, especially when selling vintage clothing with varying size standards. chapeau-noir shared their strategy of converting vintage sizes to contemporary ones while acknowledging the challenges. fm2000 and mr.cookie highlighted the issues with ambiguous size terms like 'medium' and the lack of support for larger bra sizes in eBay's new charts. Suggestions included contacting eBay customer service or their corporate office to address these concerns. Participants noted the importance of actual measurements to improve the accuracy of listings and customer satisfaction.
Just wondering what others think about the changes Ebay will be implementing (forcing) in regards to clothing and shoe categories. I don't sell a lot of clothing, but it seems like this may be annoying to people that do. I sometimes sell vintage clothing, and those sizes can be/are so completely different to the "supported" sizes eBay wants to see used. I admit I haven't looked at the changes in depth, but my initial reaction is why? Like the endless item specifics nonsense ... it doesn't matter what my search terms are, I never get listings that match those specifics exactly. Another someone somewhere thinking this needed to be done, but in my opinion, it doesn't.
mountaingigi
OP2 weeks agoI'm probably the exception, but when I buy clothing or shoes that don't end up fitting (even though I'm sure they will), I don't return, I don't blame the seller, and it doesn't affect my feedback. There are some labels/sizes I know will work, because I own something from the same maker. Buying clothing online is a crap shoot, no matter how precise the information provided is.
caldreamer
·2 weeks agoSecret to guaranteed correct fit every time. Just "measure your own clothing" and compare to measurements shown in Seller's listing. I was shocked that many Seller's are lazy and don't include any measurements (wonder how they expect customer's to make their decision).
adamcartwright
·2 weeks agoI'm also shocked that many buyers don't know how to buy the right clothing. You're right -- you don't measure yourself, you measure your clothing that fits well.
mountaingigi
OP2 weeks agoI'm shocked at sparse listings ... sometimes only one blurry photo. But despite that, you can see that the seller still sells quite well. If a listing doesn't provide the most basic of info, I'll usually pass it by. If it's something I really want, I'll message the seller.
mr.cookie
·1 month agoMy concern is that I sell bras, I mainly focus on big sizes and cups .
The updated size options do not include several cup sizes that I regularly sell, such as K, L, M, N, and O cups. Because these sizes are not available in the new size chart, I am unable to accurately list these bras.
Could you please advise how sellers are supposed to list bras in these larger cup sizes? Will these cup sizes be added to the new sizing options?
It is important that we are able to select the actual size shown on the manufacturer's label so buyers can find the correct size and sellers can list their inventory accurately.
Somebody have the authority to let eBay know about this?
mountaingigi
OP1 month ago · EditedI don't know if it would help, but maybe if you reach out directly to eBay customer service someone can pass along your concern if they're unable to help you themselves.
caldreamer
·2 weeks agoI suspect the person who created this new size program knows nothing about sizing or fashion. Only way to get EBAY attention is to contact their corporate office (they are the decision makers).
Ebay Headquarters
2025 Hamilton Avenue
San Jose, CA 95125
fm2000
·1 month ago · EditedIt is crazy how different vintage sizes can be compared to modern sizes. I just got a message from eBay about this. If I put in a vintage size, someone who wear a modern size with the same number or letter designation might buy it of course and it won't fit them, so I leave usually the size blank, and put in precise measurements relevant to the specific type of garment.
The most glaring thing about it is that clothing sizes not based on measurements are literally meaningless. Requiring people to state a shirt is a size "medium" is literally meaningless because "medium" has no standard definition by anyone, and may not even have a standard definition by the same manufacturer.
Requiring actual measurements would be a far, far better way to reduce returns and increase customer satisfaction (and would reduce returns and drama for sellers as well.)
mountaingigi
OP1 month agoYeah - a size medium in one brand can fit like a large in another brand, and visa versa.
chapeau-noir
·1 month agoWell, I've run out of vintage clothing now but I've sold a lot of it, and vintage size categories have IS's that are more flexible than contemporary - I just convert the vintage sizing to the contemporary range - it's tough to find much of anything without having the item specifics, though, so it's better to complete them. I put the vintage size and the contemporary estimate in the title.
mountaingigi
OP1 month agoOh, I'm not saying there shouldn't be any item specifics, but in some categories, the amount of information eBay wants to see provided borders on the ridiculous, and/or is impossible to know.
chapeau-noir
·1 month agoI don't bother with more obscure IS's - if they're not required to launch a listing, I don't worry about it.