eBay's vintage too expensive? NOT!

[Marc Chevalier]

Or rather, not always.


I was very surprised to see these two 1940s neckties -- good ones, too, and rare -- go for a song. Take a look. Meanwhile, there's a tie collector who's paying hundreds for ties on eBay. I can't believe these didn't fall into his/her clutches.



http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-necktie...383980732QQcategoryZ14070QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Oil-Der...384379615QQcategoryZ14070QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Vanessa]

That first one is gorgeous. I wish I knew more about ties . . . going to have to do some searching on ebay now.
I guess everyone who spends a lot of time on ebay has a 'nemesis' that always seems to outbid them. I know Lauren & I do.

 

[Marc Chevalier]

'40s ties with nudes usually go for a lot of $$$ on eBay. I have no idea what happened here. Are topless mermaids not considered "nude"?

 

[Lauren]

that first one is gorgeous. I don't know? Is it considered "nude" if it's only half a person? Or are fish always nude?

I know what you mean. Cost is driven by demand. And it's by marketing- good pictures, correct description, correct category, snappy words... So if you know what you're looking at and willing to make a mistake every now and again, you can still find stuff dirt cheap on Ebay. It just takes a LOT of digging, and you have to know what to look for- not what catches everyone's eye. And then, list it correctly and make double your money when you get it in your clutches

 

[Maj.Nick Danger]

That Mermaid,

was outstanding, completely unique! I wish I had seen it and it had fallen into my clutches.

 

[Baron Kurtz]

That is wierd. I've seen some very mediocre stuff (ties esp.) go nuts recently. Then some rarities ... and noone wants 'em!

I wouldn't be seen dead in either of them - both hideous. But it's strange they didn't garner more interest.

bk

 

[MudInYerEye]

Just when you thik it's utterly predictable it turns into a crapshoot. I like it.

 

[Briscoeteque]

In order to get some wider ties to balence out my intrest in the 40's style, I got these two on ebay for ten dollars each, and I think they were an absolute steal. Especially the second, the picture really doesn't do it justice.





I like those two ties, but I don't know if I can really wear a tie with a naked lady on it. Plus people would think I'm a pervert.

 

[Jessica]

Maybe people don't really know the value of certain vintage items. I guess that is what make Ebay fun. If you're in the know, you can luck out. I love buying and selling vintage goodies on Ebay.

 

[Daisy Buchanan]

As I've said in the "ebay prices" thread, I am outraged at the quick rise in the prices of vintage. Not only on ebay but in the retail shoppes as well. Vogue and Cosmo show a few emaciated models in vintage looking threads, and the mindless masses have to run out and look exactly like them. We can only hope that the trend will end as quickly as it came, and we can get back to buying our vintage goodies for unbelievably low prices.

 

[Maj.Nick Danger]

Amen to that.

As I've said in the "ebay prices" thread, I am outraged at the quick rise in the prices of vintage. Not only on ebay but in the retail shoppes as well. Vogue and Cosmo show a few emaciated models in vintage looking threads, and the mindless masses have to run out and look exactly like them. We can only hope that the trend will end as quickly as it came, and we can get back to buying our vintage goodies for unbelievably low prices.

World War 2 items along with all things vintage have risen in price due to a sudden popularity it seems. Hopefully the mindless masses will lose interest and/or the purchasing power, and vintage items will become just so much unwanted "junk"! I guess we just have to wait it out when looking to buy that certain something as there are definate trends that come and go.

 

[Zach R.]

That isI wouldn't be seen dead in either of them - both hideous. But it's strange they didn't garner more interest.

Not a big fan of the petroleum industry or naked people on your clothing, eh?

 

[Jay]

My heart leaped for the oil derrick tie. Made me think of Texas or California. Pretty cool.

 

[Solid Citizen]

Petrol Tie

I was looking for a Bo Derrick not an Oil Derrick tie that is!

SC :icon_smil