The ones that got away

[kamikat]

You're right. The apron collectors I know typically do spend more money on patterns than most of the average pattern collectors. However, to me, it represents a trend in eBay pricing. I expect to see $30-50 patterns at retail sites and am not shocked to see $100 price tags at certain sites but there seem to be a growing number of $100 BIN or winning bids on eBay.

 

[Tulip]

Ah, what could have been...

(a beautiful, two-toned fitted bodice flared skirt heart breaker of a coat)

I can only hope it's happy out there without me...

 

[MaryMary]

Ah, what could have been...

(a beautiful, two-toned fitted bodice flared skirt heart breaker of a coat)

I can only hope it's happy out there without me...

That coat is gorgeous. Awwww....sorry

 

[Tulip]

Thanks for the solace MaryMary! I'm already eyeing-up a possible replacement

 

[Kate O Potato]

How ridiculous was that model's hair, though?!

 

[Deleted member 12480]

i know!!

Was it just me or did it look like an extension, complete with 'bangs' on the front, that had been firmly attatched, a little too far forward?

 

[Miss sofia]

Even Ivana Trump would balk at that hair do, that is just wrong! Sorry about the coat, i really am, that was a cracker!

 

[Ada Vice]

Heh she could be Ivana's daughter I think. The beehive is fine, except the back view, poor girl. lol

That coat was a beauty

 

[MarieAnne]

I found this pattern with 5 minutes left, 2 bids, for less then 6USD (after shipping). I hummed and haaahed and then decided that there were probably several other bidders and snipes lurking so I let it go. I watched the countdown, waiting to be amused by the flurry of activity, and nothing happened.

 

[Land-O-LakesGal]

the Swirl that got away.

Ok it might have been a bit small anyway but a girl could lose 10 pounds for a swirl therefore I wasn't will to go as high as I might have gone because of the size issues it went for $104 hopefully one of you are giving it a good home.

 

[baby_butterfly]

I used to have a blue version of the first one. If I find it, you can have it for free if you pay priority shipping + $1.00 for paypal fees + insurance (so I don't have to go to the post office). I currently have everything stored, so ping me in 60 days to see if I found it for you. You'll have to be patient - I have 30 years of vintage to go through.

Vintage Betty I tried messaging you but I think it said your inbox was full, did you find the dress??

 

[Foofoogal]

Ouch MarieAnne. :eusa_doh:

 

[Lady Day]

LD

 

[ZombieGirl]

Oh how I covet these! But $975?!?!

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-LEFTON-...051?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cae580dd3

 

[annet]

Oh how I covet these! But $975?!?!

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-LEFTON-...051?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cae580dd3

... what??

 

[ZombieGirl]

... what??

I just thought they were incredibly cute but not $900-cute.

 

[annet]

I just thought they were incredibly cute but not $900-cute.

that's what the ...what?? was for!

 

[ZombieGirl]

Oh :eusa_doh:

 

[Land-O-LakesGal]

Oh how I covet these! But $975?!?!

http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-LEFTON-...051?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cae580dd3

those are gorgeous but I agree that is flipping outrageous.

I have a mermaid theme in my bathroom. I have lots mermaids and I don't think I paid over $25 for any of them.

 

[Lauren]

Been watching these all week. Although I totally think they're worth the end bid I couldn't justify it for myself. I made a pair inspired by an almost identical pair from a 1938 Chicago Mail Order catalog, so it was really neat seeing an original pair. Kind of bummed they didn't find a home with me.

Original image from a catalog I have: