Originally Posted by
rpenmanparker
I agree that rolling the dice on a best guess at size is a more sensible approach. I suspect OP was thinking about two Wiggle peculiarities, the low prices that would allow him to incur some return cost and still do okay and the longer (I assume) shipping delays due to the Wiggle's UK location. Not for me, but I understand how his mind was working. I have to say I don't think trying on two shirts and returning one is as odious as using a tool for the required purpose and then returning it. The latter is just out of bounds. We should note, however, that this practice (as well as women's wearing expensive dresses and returning them) is in no way peculiar to internet commerce, but has a long history in the brick and mortar world as well. The reason we identify these practices with the internet so much is that it is internet commerce that popularized the "no questions asked" return policy to overcome buyers' early concerns about being stuck with unsuitable purchases.
Pretty well stated I think. Only 'last' comment I have because the issue of buying clothes and shoes comes up a fair amount as many of us now buy everything on line. I always suggest to make sure there is a return policy without restocking fee. Yes is it common to make a sizing mistake when buying say bibs or shoes on line. Where I believe it goes a bit beyond the pale is...always buying 2 things and returning one. I believe a good faith purchase is...buy 1 item with opportunity for free return. This lowers consumer costs for all of us. Have to believe the probability of returning an item is on the order of 1 or 2 in 10 items purchased. This cost is substantially less than all consumers purchasing 2 items and returning 1 as a matter of policy.