The ones that got away

[Miss_Bella_Hell]

Oh wow that is really gorgeous!

I know Totally worth it. There were a few condition issues but....

 

[Laura Chase]

I knew these were going to be expensive, they are rare and do not pop up on eBay that often... But I didn't think they'd be this expensive! Is this really the going price on bandeaus right now?

$402

$382

 

[Lady Day]

Im sure this was worth it
But it started with an opening bid of $48. It went for $52 and change.

LD

 

[laurakitty]

Im sure this was worth it
But it started with an opening bid of $48. It went for $52 and change.

LD

Wow, that pattern is gorgeous!

 

[kamikat]

I just paid $12 (almost the purchase price) for a shipment of buttons. I contacted the seller like 5 times asking for a re-quote on the shipping, because they were sending it without the shoe box they were stored in, and they are charging me the same price, parcel post! :rage:

Those buttons better be packaged in 6 ft of bubble wrap when they get to me.

LD

I'm currently watching a pattern that has a shipping rate of $8.15. I really like the dress but just can't bring myself to support someone who's trying to make money this way. The opening bid is $0.99 so it feels like the seller is trying to get around the system.

 

[Shirin]

Yes KamiKat, thats exactly what they're doing.

 

[Lauren]

Im sure this was worth it
But it started with an opening bid of $48. It went for $52 and change.

LD

WOW. There's not may patterns I'd be willing to pay that much for, but that would be one. Amazingly beautiful.

 

[Odalisque]

I knew these were going to be expensive, they are rare and do not pop up on eBay that often... But I didn't think they'd be this expensive! Is this really the going price on bandeaus right now?

$402

$382

tell me they are real diamonds at least

 

[Lady Day]

Im moving and i just wasnt there to watch these. No biggie I suppose, just adding to the pile.

Lost this by 50¢. It went for a bit over $18

Lost these by 20¢. Im a bit bummed by it, as they only went for $18

This is one reason why I dont get eBay a lot of the time. These, there is nothing special about them, but they went for $50! lol My max was $11, which is what they should have gone for anyway. The ones that went for $18, yeah, I could have seen those going MUCH higher. Oh well.

Aw well, more money in my pocket, I 'spose.

LD

 

[Miss_Bella_Hell]

Vintage Frederick's. A bit too small so I didn't bid high. Look how cute! $37.88.

 

[cecil]

Thing is, when it is something as small and light as a slip or blouse, I know full well that the USPO don't charge, say, $24 to ship to the UK, as I have bought plenty from the US in the past. I don't mind that someone has to pay for an envelope or so and add that. It might cost about $12 for all that.

I always sweetly ask them before I bid if they find the cost is much lower than quoted, will they refund me the difference? Usually sellers are nice enough to say yes, then if I win I get a much lower cost. But it IS off putting to see the high price in the listing and I'm sure many people feel the same as me and don't bid.

This is what I should do next time. I was charged $26 dollars to ship a hat to Australia recently. I know the the USA is a big country and shipping rates can vary depending on which end of the country you're in but that's nearly twice the average, and I've bought a fair few hats!

 

[Lauren]

I got outbid by $1. I'm going to go cry now. :cry:
wool dress and jacket

 

[HoneysuckleRose]

I knew this would go for a lot but I never dreamed it would go for £140!

Vtg 40s Cream Linen EMBROIDERY Puff Sleeve Dress XS/S

 

[saraicat]

I knew this would go for a lot but I never dreamed it would go for £140!

Vtg 40s Cream Linen EMBROIDERY Puff Sleeve Dress XS/S

Oh my, that dress is to die for!

 

[HoneysuckleRose]

Oh my, that dress is to die for!

You're not wrong... Evidently way out of my league though!

 

[Lady Day]

I was watching these turn of the century buttons and usually they never go for much because they are so small. Well...

These went for $43

And these went for $37

One set was plastic, the other glass.

Aw poo.

LD

 

[texasgirl]

I should have bid higher on this one, it went for $69.59

 

[December]

Oh TexasGirl, that's beautiful. What a shame!

 

[Foofoogal]

boohoo:eusa_doh:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280373566188&ssPageName=ADME:B:WNA:US:1123
I forgot about this. Another weakness of mine besides cardigans, sweaterguards, Swirl dresses is babydoll vintage lingerie. It is a dream. Went out with some friends for Dinner. :eusa_doh:
Isn't it gorgeous. Someone will enjoy it.

 

[LizzieMaine]

Im sure this was worth it
But it started with an opening bid of $48. It went for $52 and change.
[/IMG]

LD

That's why I don't let myself look at eBay patterns anymore. It's just too depressing. $52 is my food budget for the week.