How to Sell Plus Size Clothing on EBay

Perhaps you've lost weight, and it's time to get rid of clothes that are too big. Or maybe you're organizing your wardrobe, and you need to make room for new purchases. Whatever the case may be, if you have plus size clothing to spare, why not turn it into a few bucks?

Here are some no-hassle tips to help you sell plus size clothing on eBay and make a little mad money in the process.

1. Decide How Much It's Worth. Not all plus size clothing is created equal. If you've got a ratty old t-shirt that's stretched all out of shape, it's no wonder that you don't want it anymore. Nobody else will want it either. If it's an item that is only going to garner you two or three dollars, tops, don't bother selling it on eBay. Unless you're selling plus size clothing on eBay in bulk, where these little sales could add up, small purchase prices are only going to frustrate you and waste your time. Send these worthless clothes to the rag bag. If, however, your plus size clothing item is in great condition or still has the tags on it, selling it on eBay will be a snap. Glance through other eBay listings of similar plus size clothing items to decide what to charge and start the bidding low. You can always set a reserve price beneath which you're not willing to sell.

2. Take Pictures. eBay shoppers are extremely reluctant to purchase plus size clothing sight unseen. Take a good digital photograph of your item, and include a gallery shot. Think like a consumer. If you were shopping for clothing on eBay, what would you want to see? Likely, you wouldn't want to see a plus size garment with no shape - so avoid just draping your merchandise over a hanger. If you want to accentuate the colors, or lines of the plus size clothing item, sometimes arranging it on the floor for a photograph is a better idea. Also, take a number of pictures of each garment with your digital camera so that the consumer can see it from different angles. Get photos of the tailored details of your plus size clothing item, like buttons, hemlines, or embellishments. And if you have a dress-maker's mannequin, your sales will go way up, because eBay shoppers will be able to see how the plus size clothing item you're trying to sell actually drapes.

3. Write Enticing Descriptions. Don't just describe your plus size clothing item to eBay shoppers in terms of what they can already see with their own eyes. Describe what makes this item so great. Why did you buy it in the first place? How does it flatter the plus size figure? On what occasions can it be worn? When selling plus size clothing on eBay, go ahead and suggest the outfits that a buyer can make with this purchase. Help potential buyers to envision how buying your plus size clothing item on eBay will benefit their wardrobe.

4. Include Measurements. When it comes to selling plus size clothing on eBay, you may want to include more than just the size. While most plus size women know what a size 18/20W means, size 2X varies from store to store. This is where your tape measure can come in handy. One important measurement to include is the size of the bust, from underarm to underarm, in inches. Some plus size women have larger breasts than others, and they will need their plus size clothing to fit this part of the body first. Another important measurement to include is the waist and hip measurements, in inches. Finally, whether you're selling plus size clothing on eBay that's precisely sized or not you'll want to include a length measurement, in inches. Nothing annoys plus size women more than a too-short skirt or top, and by warning potential buyers in advance, it may save you inquiries about returns.

5. Don't Leave Out Important Details. If you're selling plus size clothing on eBay, there's no point hiding if the item has been gently worn or used. eBay purchasers don't insist on new garments, as long as what they receive is clean and usable. Be accurate in your description. If there's a flaw in the garment, say so. If you come from a house without pets or smoking, say so. People will be more confident that their garments will not smell like smoke or have cat fur on them.

6. Use Lightweight Shipping Material. When you're selling plus size clothing on eBay, it's easy to get caught up in packaging your garment so securely that it costs you or the buyer plenty in shipping. Keep shipping costs low to achieve the most success selling plus size clothing on eBay. Nobody wants to pay more for shipping than they did for the actual plus size clothing item itself. It's good to wrap the garment in a thin plastic bag, then insert it into a lightweight paper mailer envelope obtainable from the U.S. Postal Service.

7. Establish a Mail Day. When selling plus size clothing on eBay, you don't want to be running to the post office every time you make a sale. This will cost you too much in gas and net less money per hour for your labor. Instead, establish one day a week that you'll go to the post office to ship all your plus size clothing items at the same time. Make sure that you're clear about this in your eBay listing, so that buyers aren't wondering why it's taking you so long to ship their items.

Armed with these tips, you should be selling plus size clothing on eBay in no time!