I have noticed that many of the garments up for sale through this forum (from fellow reenactors, I'm not talking from vendors) are listed as being used only once or unused altogether. Such garments are often listed as being made from approved vendors, but with the financial investment it takes to have one made from these quality vendors, I am curious why so many people are quick to turn around and sell them at discount prices. When the previous owner has not worn the jacket/trousers/hat to any events, it makes me a little apprehensive to order clothing from these vendors myself.
I live in Illinois, and there aren't many quality vendors at my local events from which I can try on new clothing in person, so I'm looking to order my garments online. For those of you who are selling/have sold barely used items, was it a matter of the garment being incorrect for your unit, the size being incorrect, or some flaw in the garment that makes you dissatisfied with your purchase? Why are so many reenactors selling unused uniforms?
I live in Illinois, and there aren't many quality vendors at my local events from which I can try on new clothing in person, so I'm looking to order my garments online. For those of you who are selling/have sold barely used items, was it a matter of the garment being incorrect for your unit, the size being incorrect, or some flaw in the garment that makes you dissatisfied with your purchase? Why are so many reenactors selling unused uniforms?
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