Too short jeans?

cfred · Jul 3rd, 2008, 11:44 PM

Hi all!

I bought a pair of Citizens of Humanity Ingrid stretch jeans (I own a pair and love them.)
So, they arrive today and are so short!
They were new with partial tags and said they had a 29 inch inseam-- and they do. But, my other pair is a few inches longer and the seam looks different.
I guess it is clear that I did not read the length information-- but, should she have mentioned they were shortened? I guess it is possible she didn't know...
They look ridiculous on me and I am willing to chalk this one up to eBay experience but what else, if anything would you ladies suggest?
Thanks all!

sckcs · Jul 3rd, 2008, 11:53 PM

If it says it's a 29" inseam and that is what, in fact, it is; I would just relist them and move on.

Melanie · Jul 4th, 2008, 12:00 AM

The seller should have mentioned that the jeans had been hemmed without the original hem. If the seller did not state the measurements and hemming, you could technically file an item not as described dipute. It will probably depend on how much you paid for them. You will not make a ton selling jeans with such a short inseam and without the original hems. Good luck!

kimalee · Jul 4th, 2008, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sckcs

if It Says It's A 29" Inseam And That Is What, In Fact, It Is; I Would Just Relist Them And Move On.

Ita.

Cal · Jul 4th, 2008, 05:49 AM

I'd crop them and wear them thru the summer.

moi et mes sacs · Jul 4th, 2008, 06:14 AM

I suppose you could ask nicely if she could take them back. But if she says no I think your option is to resell them. Yes you should check measurements but she should have said if she had had them shortened too.

nyhockeymom91 · Jul 4th, 2008, 10:18 AM

since the measurements were listed..I'd just resell them yourself..she may have purchased them that way and not known they were shortened or maybe it was a manfacturing error

evolkatie · Jul 4th, 2008, 10:31 AM

Citizens normally don't come under 32 inches unless they're cropped. It should be a clear sign that they were hemmed esp if they had a 29 inch inseam. The fact that they were mentioned 29in inseam with a picture of the jeans won't really help you in your SNAD dispute. Honestly, it really sounds like it's buyer's remorse cause the jeans don't fit the way you want. Just a tip that next time you buy jeans, make sure to measure the inseam that's right for you.

heath20874 · Jul 4th, 2008, 05:33 PM

I tend to agree that you should know what measurement you need before buying the jeans. They were obviously altered b/c citizens don't come in a 29 length. I think you should just have them altered into a pair of cute crop length jeans.
However, my sis-in-law sold a pair of jeans a couple months ago and listed them as pre-owned with an inseam of 31". Someone won the auction in the last 3 seconds. (Probably didn't read the description.) Then sent her an email & filed a claim that said the jeans were too short for her. Even though she listed them as used and gave the inseam in her description, paypal agreed w/ the buyer! Paypal said that they had to agree w/ the buyer b/c they couldn't see what was actually sent to the buyer. They buyer even admitted that they were 31" in length, but they needed them to be longer. Just another great example of how horrible eBay is becoming for sellers!

cfred · Jul 4th, 2008, 10:46 PM

Thanks everybody!
I guess when I read the NWT description I assumed they had not been hemmed. Now, of course, I get that assuming with eBay is a recipe for trouble.
I will chalk this up to live and learn and maybe try to sell them myself.
Oh well...but, I appreciate all the advice.
And, this is definitely buyer's remorse-- I am remorsing the fact that my eight year old nephew could wear these!!

Jul 3rd, 2008, 11:44 PM	#1
cfred not humored	Too short jeans? Hi all! I bought a pair of Citizens of Humanity Ingrid stretch jeans (I own a pair and love them.) So, they arrive today and are so short! They were new with partial tags and said they had a 29 inch inseam-- and they do. But, my other pair is a few inches longer and the seam looks different. I guess it is clear that I did not read the length information-- but, should she have mentioned they were shortened? I guess it is possible she didn't know... They look ridiculous on me and I am willing to chalk this one up to eBay experience but what else, if anything would you ladies suggest? Thanks all!

Jul 4th, 2008, 12:00 AM	#3
Melanie Compulsive Shopper! Location: CT	The seller should have mentioned that the jeans had been hemmed without the original hem. If the seller did not state the measurements and hemming, you could technically file an item not as described dipute. It will probably depend on how much you paid for them. You will not make a ton selling jeans with such a short inseam and without the original hems. Good luck! __________________ Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination. ~Oscar Wilde

Jul 4th, 2008, 05:49 AM	#5
Cal For Avandome Location: Australia!	I'd crop them and wear them thru the summer. __________________

Jul 4th, 2008, 06:14 AM	#6
moi et mes sacs Science Geek!	I suppose you could ask nicely if she could take them back. But if she says no I think your option is to resell them. Yes you should check measurements but she should have said if she had had them shortened too. __________________ If you never change your mind, why have one? Edward de Bono

Jul 4th, 2008, 10:31 AM	#8
evolkatie Member Location: USA	Citizens normally don't come under 32 inches unless they're cropped. It should be a clear sign that they were hemmed esp if they had a 29 inch inseam. The fact that they were mentioned 29in inseam with a picture of the jeans won't really help you in your SNAD dispute. Honestly, it really sounds like it's buyer's remorse cause the jeans don't fit the way you want. Just a tip that next time you buy jeans, make sure to measure the inseam that's right for you. __________________ My CL Collection Total Ban Dec 1 - May 31 Eeek!! But please help me find my HG's: Anemones pref in RED 36.5 EB Rolandos 37-38 Giraffe Orlato Decollete or VP 37-38

Jul 3rd, 2008, 11:53 PM	#2
sckcs Member	If it says it's a 29" inseam and that is what, in fact, it is; I would just relist them and move on.

Jul 4th, 2008, 10:18 AM	#7
nyhockeymom91 Member Location: Long Island, NY	since the measurements were listed..I'd just resell them yourself..she may have purchased them that way and not known they were shortened or maybe it was a manfacturing error

Jul 4th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#9
heath20874 Member	I tend to agree that you should know what measurement you need before buying the jeans. They were obviously altered b/c citizens don't come in a 29 length. I think you should just have them altered into a pair of cute crop length jeans. However, my sis-in-law sold a pair of jeans a couple months ago and listed them as pre-owned with an inseam of 31". Someone won the auction in the last 3 seconds. (Probably didn't read the description.) Then sent her an email & filed a claim that said the jeans were too short for her. Even though she listed them as used and gave the inseam in her description, paypal agreed w/ the buyer! Paypal said that they had to agree w/ the buyer b/c they couldn't see what was actually sent to the buyer. They buyer even admitted that they were 31" in length, but they needed them to be longer. Just another great example of how horrible eBay is becoming for sellers!

Jul 4th, 2008, 10:46 PM	#10
cfred not humored	Thanks everybody! I guess when I read the NWT description I assumed they had not been hemmed. Now, of course, I get that assuming with eBay is a recipe for trouble. I will chalk this up to live and learn and maybe try to sell them myself. Oh well...but, I appreciate all the advice. And, this is definitely buyer's remorse-- I am remorsing the fact that my eight year old nephew could wear these!!