BACK ON EBAY 30 summer suit!

[DamianM]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-193...pt=Vintage_Men_s_Clothing&hash=item4174719d13

seller claims jacket too short for him

 

[PADDY]

Going by 'his' measurements the jacket is a 36" & not 40" (sadly). WHY do sellers say it needs a clean? Jolly well CLEAN IT and fix anything needing fixing (eg: loose or missing buttons, seams parting..etc) 'before' offering it for sale.

 

[Nick D]

I'd say it's a 38, not a 36. 2" of wearing ease for a 38 chest.

As for cleaning and repairs, as a seller who's handy with needle and thread I've mended pieces before listing, but I will not replace missing buttons, nor do I generally clean items. Drycleaning is expensive and destructive, and I would prefer to describe the item accurately and leave it to the buyer to decide the level and type of cleaning for the garment. Many sellers are probably not able to mend the items. Of course, there are sellers who have items completely refurbed before listing.

 

[DamianM]

I'd say it's a 38, not a 36. 2" of wearing ease for a 38 chest.

As for cleaning and repairs, as a seller who's handy with needle and thread I've mended pieces before listing, but I will not replace missing buttons, nor do I generally clean items. Drycleaning is expensive and destructive, and I would prefer to describe the item accurately and leave it to the buyer to decide the level and type of cleaning for the garment. Many sellers are probably not able to mend the items. Of course, there are sellers who have items completely refurbed before listing.

Agreed.