Buying clothing from eBay - Helpful hints

HiThis guide is about buying clothing successfully from eBay, will it fit, and the difference methods of checking.As I have beenselling on eBay since February 2007 as a business and prior to that clearing the attic etc, I have been purchasing from eBay since 2000, and as clothing is my passion I would like to share a few things with you. Never ever trust the size on the label Seriously, they all vary. There are no UK or global conventions for what is a size 8, 10, 12, ...., 22, etc. This means where you might be a size 12 in one brand you might need a size 8 or even a 16 from another brand. There is lots more information on my pages on each listingI sell a huge amount of NewPer Una clothing for instance, and even in their range the sizes vary not by more than an inch normally, but when something is tight fitting, that extra inch can make all the difference.Always get the MeasurementsMost clothing sellers will give measurements, especially when they have a returns policy. If there are no measurements, please do not rely on the item size, contact the seller and ask for the measurements, if they will not provide them, or are very slow to provide them, question whether you should be buying from that seller.How measurements are takenThis is how I take my measurements, other sellers might vary so you will need to ask. Use measurements against something you own which fits.Chest - underarm to underarm tape laid flat on the item. Remember this measurement is one way only, rather than doubling it and hoping for the best, grab something you own, which you like the fit on and compare the 2 measurements, if you are a 36 chest for instance your top probably will measure 19 or 20 inches possibly more underarm to underarm, (else it would be skin tight). By checking the top, dress, jacket you are purchasing against something you own then you stand more chance of getting a good fit. Your Bra Size is not your chest! - The 36 D is 36 inches with the tag around your torso and back tight - this isnt the widest part of your chest, use the full cup measurements.Waist - again on the waist band - one wayHips - everyone is different heights but I measure 3 to 5 inches under the waist.Inside leg - from gusset seam to bottom of the hemHem - across the bottom hem of the garment, leg on trousers, or on a top the bottom seam.How much do sizes differ?Something in a size 10Jane Norman is considerably small thanNext for instance and smaller again than Per Una , I have found M