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Try RGLister — $2.95 See the ToolClothing is the second-largest eBay category by volume. The highest-margin clothing segments are vintage (pre-1990), designer brands, and workwear/outdoor brands with loyal followings.
Best clothing to sell: vintage Levi's denim (501s, Type III jackets), vintage band tees (pre-2000 licensed merch), Ralph Lauren Polo and Chaps vintage pieces, Carhartt workwear, vintage Patagonia fleece, and deadstock athletic gear. These items source for $2-15 at thrift stores and regularly sell for $40-200+ on eBay.
Measurements are the difference between a sale and a return in clothing. Include chest, waist, hip, and length measurements in every listing — vintage sizing is inconsistent and buyers know it. RGLister includes a measurements section in every clothing listing description.
Photograph clothing clean and pressed. Wrinkled or visibly dirty clothing in listing photos signals poor seller standards even if the item is actually clean. Flat-lay on a white surface is the standard that performs best in eBay search thumbnails.
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