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"alexander" <nos...@nospam.com> wrote in message
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tags) often do not sell. There are exceptions for major designer names as
well as fabulous vintage stuff. People will pay huge prices for Coach
leather, even if it's used, but won't even bid on something that's made
better but lacks the Coach name.
I buy often and occasionally sell on Ebay. At best, selling in your
position is a crapshoot. Have you searched completed ebay auctions of
clothes that are similar (in brand and size) to the ones you would sell? I
think that's the best measure of what you could expect. Ebay itself has a
variety of forums/tutorials for new sellers.
It may be a lot better for you on several levels if you keep really good
records and get specific receipts for the clothes you donate so you can get
a good tax write–off, and spend the extra time with your kids.
(But do take a bit of time to search completed auctions. It can be very
educational. And maybe you'll find that your clothes are big sellers.)
Good luck!
––
cofarb
p.s. Selling just a few vintage items on ebay. I spent a long time writing
the description of the Valentino dress, so I'd love a.f.ers to read it even
though it's a small size. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcofarbQQhtZ–1
"Nanm" <morris....@gmail.com> wrote in message
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$12,000. (Isn't there some adage about there only being X number––very,
very few––women in the whole world who can and do buy genuine couture these
days?)
My mom used to sew most of my clothes (I'm still in therapy because of it
<g>). IIRC, I spent eons being fitted. And lord knows there were no size
tags! Does that count?
cofarb
I would love to see the dress go to someone who would really enjoy it. I
think if it does not sell, I will look into donating it to some sort of
textiles museum. I can barely sew on a button, so the miles of invisible
hand stitches are beyond my comprehension. And I had no idea of the
workmanship when I bought the dress. I'm too short–waisted to do the dress
justice. It basically fits me but does not flatter my vertically challenged
physique. I really enjoyed writing the description; it was a challenge.
Aside from the astronomical pricetags, what would make that dress *not*
couture? Is it simply because it is not made–to–order? Or the fact that it
is not a formal or red–carpet piece? Or does it go beyond that? Since most
(or all) of the sewing was done by hand, apparently in Italy, how would a
contemporary couture dress be different?
Thanks again for looking at it and commenting. We'll see what happens at
the end. (I hate it when I'm selling, but I always use a snipe program when
I'm buying.)
cofarb
"Nanm" <morris....@gmail.com> wrote in message
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deaths! My mom started sewing for me when I went from a little girl size 6X
to a preteen size whatever; the clothes in preteen depts were expensive and
hard to find. Once mom got hooked on sewing my clothes, the nightmares
ensued. I remember one particularly dreadful pattern that had a high (above
my non–boobs) yoke. It looked like a maternity dress––a really unflattering
one at that. So mom makes that pattern over and over...The worst
incarnation was a pink and silver brocade with giant rhinestone buttons. I
looked like an overadorned, fat poodle. And I'm almost certain that I wore
it to a junior high school dance, or at least to several bar mitzvahs. Time
to call my shrink.
cofarb
question about ebay
"alexander" <nos...@nospam.com>
3/17/2006 6:39:55 PM
Hi everyone––
Looking for some advice here. I buy a lot of decent quality clothes from
places like Lands' End, Old Navy and Lane Bryant. I take *extremely* good
care of these clothes––I have a Maytag Neptune Washer and Dryer and use of
high quality detergents that are very gentle on fabrics. So the items are
sure to be high quality.
Being a plus sized girl who has few quality fashion clothing stores from
which to choose, if I see something I like I'll buy 2 or 3 of them at once.
So...you get the picture: I always have a stockpile of clothes on the attic
awaiting Purple Heart, Goodwill or Bottomless Closet.
Even though I like the fact that other women who need these clothes are
getting them via places like Bottomless Closet, I'm wondering about trying
to sell them on ebay instead. My questions are as follows:
I'm a mom of three who works full time. Is the Return on Investment worth
it for my lifestyle? I've said before that time is the most precious form
of money for me. (But I'm willing to re–think that motto in today's day,
where everything seems to cost more.)
How receptive are ebay buyers to things like lots of different pairs of
black, brown and tan pants? I'm not talking glitzy, glamorous stuff most of
the time––I'm talking wardrobe basics.
I am not looking at making a killing on these sales––rather, I just want to
get a little back on my clothing investments so that I can––you guessed
it––buy more!!!
I have bought lots of vintage jewelry from ebay with great success. Any
experienced ebay sellers out there? Also, if you know of any ebay related
forums where I could post my (very beginner) inquiries, I'd appreciate the
information.
Thank you––
philosopher
*always learning*
Looking for some advice here. I buy a lot of decent quality clothes from
places like Lands' End, Old Navy and Lane Bryant. I take *extremely* good
care of these clothes––I have a Maytag Neptune Washer and Dryer and use of
high quality detergents that are very gentle on fabrics. So the items are
sure to be high quality.
Being a plus sized girl who has few quality fashion clothing stores from
which to choose, if I see something I like I'll buy 2 or 3 of them at once.
So...you get the picture: I always have a stockpile of clothes on the attic
awaiting Purple Heart, Goodwill or Bottomless Closet.
Even though I like the fact that other women who need these clothes are
getting them via places like Bottomless Closet, I'm wondering about trying
to sell them on ebay instead. My questions are as follows:
I'm a mom of three who works full time. Is the Return on Investment worth
it for my lifestyle? I've said before that time is the most precious form
of money for me. (But I'm willing to re–think that motto in today's day,
where everything seems to cost more.)
How receptive are ebay buyers to things like lots of different pairs of
black, brown and tan pants? I'm not talking glitzy, glamorous stuff most of
the time––I'm talking wardrobe basics.
I am not looking at making a killing on these sales––rather, I just want to
get a little back on my clothing investments so that I can––you guessed
it––buy more!!!
I have bought lots of vintage jewelry from ebay with great success. Any
experienced ebay sellers out there? Also, if you know of any ebay related
forums where I could post my (very beginner) inquiries, I'd appreciate the
information.
Thank you––
philosopher
*always learning*
wac...@AOL.com
3/17/2006 2:50:12 PM
As an ebay seller, I can tell you that you really cannot lose by
listing your items on ebay, but with clothing, you will need to list it
with a photo of the item. Plus sizes always sell very well (I know
this because I know people who only sell plus sizes and they are
selling very well). It really doesn't matter that they are every day
clothes. Plus size women are looking for every day clothes that they
can wear to work and if you keep your starting bids very reasonable, I
think you can do very well. Good luck!
Susan
http://susansspa.blogspot.com/
listing your items on ebay, but with clothing, you will need to list it
with a photo of the item. Plus sizes always sell very well (I know
this because I know people who only sell plus sizes and they are
selling very well). It really doesn't matter that they are every day
clothes. Plus size women are looking for every day clothes that they
can wear to work and if you keep your starting bids very reasonable, I
think you can do very well. Good luck!
Susan
http://susansspa.blogspot.com/
"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com>
3/17/2006 3:03:21 PM
"alexander" <nos...@nospam.com> wrote in message
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Hi everyone––
Looking for some advice here. I buy a lot of decent quality clothes from
places like Lands' End, Old Navy and Lane Bryant. I take *extremely* good
care of these clothes––I have a Maytag Neptune Washer and Dryer and use of
high quality detergents that are very gentle on fabrics. So the items are
sure to be high quality.
Being a plus sized girl who has few quality fashion clothing stores from
which to choose, if I see something I like I'll buy 2 or 3 of them at
once. So...you get the picture: I always have a stockpile of clothes on
the attic awaiting Purple Heart, Goodwill or Bottomless Closet.
Even though I like the fact that other women who need these clothes are
getting them via places like Bottomless Closet, I'm wondering about trying
to sell them on ebay instead. My questions are as follows:
I'm a mom of three who works full time. Is the Return on Investment worth
it for my lifestyle? I've said before that time is the most precious form
of money for me. (But I'm willing to re–think that motto in today's day,
where everything seems to cost more.)
How receptive are ebay buyers to things like lots of different pairs of
black, brown and tan pants? I'm not talking glitzy, glamorous stuff most
of the time––I'm talking wardrobe basics.
I am not looking at making a killing on these sales––rather, I just want
to get a little back on my clothing investments so that I can––you guessed
it––buy more!!!
I have bought lots of vintage jewelry from ebay with great success. Any
experienced ebay sellers out there? Also, if you know of any ebay related
forums where I could post my (very beginner) inquiries, I'd appreciate the
information.
Thank you––
philosopher
*always learning*
Ebay buyers are very unpredictable. Clothes that are not NWT (new with Looking for some advice here. I buy a lot of decent quality clothes from
places like Lands' End, Old Navy and Lane Bryant. I take *extremely* good
care of these clothes––I have a Maytag Neptune Washer and Dryer and use of
high quality detergents that are very gentle on fabrics. So the items are
sure to be high quality.
Being a plus sized girl who has few quality fashion clothing stores from
which to choose, if I see something I like I'll buy 2 or 3 of them at
once. So...you get the picture: I always have a stockpile of clothes on
the attic awaiting Purple Heart, Goodwill or Bottomless Closet.
Even though I like the fact that other women who need these clothes are
getting them via places like Bottomless Closet, I'm wondering about trying
to sell them on ebay instead. My questions are as follows:
I'm a mom of three who works full time. Is the Return on Investment worth
it for my lifestyle? I've said before that time is the most precious form
of money for me. (But I'm willing to re–think that motto in today's day,
where everything seems to cost more.)
How receptive are ebay buyers to things like lots of different pairs of
black, brown and tan pants? I'm not talking glitzy, glamorous stuff most
of the time––I'm talking wardrobe basics.
I am not looking at making a killing on these sales––rather, I just want
to get a little back on my clothing investments so that I can––you guessed
it––buy more!!!
I have bought lots of vintage jewelry from ebay with great success. Any
experienced ebay sellers out there? Also, if you know of any ebay related
forums where I could post my (very beginner) inquiries, I'd appreciate the
information.
Thank you––
philosopher
*always learning*
tags) often do not sell. There are exceptions for major designer names as
well as fabulous vintage stuff. People will pay huge prices for Coach
leather, even if it's used, but won't even bid on something that's made
better but lacks the Coach name.
I buy often and occasionally sell on Ebay. At best, selling in your
position is a crapshoot. Have you searched completed ebay auctions of
clothes that are similar (in brand and size) to the ones you would sell? I
think that's the best measure of what you could expect. Ebay itself has a
variety of forums/tutorials for new sellers.
It may be a lot better for you on several levels if you keep really good
records and get specific receipts for the clothes you donate so you can get
a good tax write–off, and spend the extra time with your kids.
(But do take a bit of time to search completed auctions. It can be very
educational. And maybe you'll find that your clothes are big sellers.)
Good luck!
––
cofarb
p.s. Selling just a few vintage items on ebay. I spent a long time writing
the description of the Valentino dress, so I'd love a.f.ers to read it even
though it's a small size. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcofarbQQhtZ–1
"Nanm" <morris....@gmail.com>
3/17/2006 12:22:24 PM
Wow! This dress is amazing, and there is a lot of the sort of bubble
skirt look right now, anyhow.
I think the description is nice.
I am suprised it is not fetching a higher bid, but the small size makes
it tough to find someone who can wear it, and the fact that it isn't
couture makes it less desirable for a collector. It is stunning,
nonetheless.
Did you ask Joel about the fabric?
NM
cofarb wrote:
skirt look right now, anyhow.
I think the description is nice.
I am suprised it is not fetching a higher bid, but the small size makes
it tough to find someone who can wear it, and the fact that it isn't
couture makes it less desirable for a collector. It is stunning,
nonetheless.
Did you ask Joel about the fabric?
NM
cofarb wrote:
cofarb
p.s. Selling just a few vintage items on ebay. I spent a long time writing
the description of the Valentino dress, so I'd love a.f.ers to read it even
though it's a small size. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcofarbQQhtZ–1
p.s. Selling just a few vintage items on ebay. I spent a long time writing
the description of the Valentino dress, so I'd love a.f.ers to read it even
though it's a small size. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZcofarbQQhtZ–1
"Nanm" <morris....@gmail.com>
3/17/2006 2:00:00 PM
I went to a talk at local college that has a fashion design major, and
learned a TON.
A couture piece wouldn't have a size tage, because there is no size. I
couture, a woman looks at a sample, and says "yes, take my measurements
and make me that". Couture can be made for any occasion, for example a
Chanel suit that wouldn't be worn for evening, but certainly could be
made–to–order. An off–the–rack Chanel suit would be in the $3k–5K
range, a couture piece would be arouns $12K, and take about 12–15 hours
of the buyer's time in terms of fitings and measurements.
NM
cofarb wrote:
learned a TON.
A couture piece wouldn't have a size tage, because there is no size. I
couture, a woman looks at a sample, and says "yes, take my measurements
and make me that". Couture can be made for any occasion, for example a
Chanel suit that wouldn't be worn for evening, but certainly could be
made–to–order. An off–the–rack Chanel suit would be in the $3k–5K
range, a couture piece would be arouns $12K, and take about 12–15 hours
of the buyer's time in terms of fitings and measurements.
NM
cofarb wrote:
Aside from the astronomical pricetags, what would make that dress *not*
couture? Is it simply because it is not made–to–order? Or the fact that it
is not a formal or red–carpet piece? Or does it go beyond that? Since most
(or all) of the sewing was done by hand, apparently in Italy, how would a
contemporary couture dress be different?
Thanks again for looking at it and commenting. We'll see what happens at
the end. (I hate it when I'm selling, but I always use a snipe program when
I'm buying.)
cofarb
couture? Is it simply because it is not made–to–order? Or the fact that it
is not a formal or red–carpet piece? Or does it go beyond that? Since most
(or all) of the sewing was done by hand, apparently in Italy, how would a
contemporary couture dress be different?
Thanks again for looking at it and commenting. We'll see what happens at
the end. (I hate it when I'm selling, but I always use a snipe program when
I'm buying.)
cofarb
"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com>
3/17/2006 5:12:13 PM
"Nanm" <morris....@gmail.com> wrote in message
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I went to a talk at local college that has a fashion design major, and
learned a TON.
A couture piece wouldn't have a size tage, because there is no size. I
couture, a woman looks at a sample, and says "yes, take my measurements
and make me that". Couture can be made for any occasion, for example a
Chanel suit that wouldn't be worn for evening, but certainly could be
made–to–order. An off–the–rack Chanel suit would be in the $3k–5K
range, a couture piece would be arouns $12K, and take about 12–15 hours
of the buyer's time in terms of fitings and measurements.
NM
I was thinking that present–day couture would start even higher than learned a TON.
A couture piece wouldn't have a size tage, because there is no size. I
couture, a woman looks at a sample, and says "yes, take my measurements
and make me that". Couture can be made for any occasion, for example a
Chanel suit that wouldn't be worn for evening, but certainly could be
made–to–order. An off–the–rack Chanel suit would be in the $3k–5K
range, a couture piece would be arouns $12K, and take about 12–15 hours
of the buyer's time in terms of fitings and measurements.
NM
$12,000. (Isn't there some adage about there only being X number––very,
very few––women in the whole world who can and do buy genuine couture these
days?)
My mom used to sew most of my clothes (I'm still in therapy because of it
<g>). IIRC, I spent eons being fitted. And lord knows there were no size
tags! Does that count?
cofarb
"Barbara" <mom_2_...@hotmail.com>
3/17/2006 12:37:33 PM
alexander wrote:
brands you mention are not generally brands that will sell well as used
items because, frankly, they don't cost all that much new. (eg, I'm
wearing a LB skirt today. List price is about $60. With coupons and
whatnot, it cost me $11. Why would I give anyone more than a dollar or
two used?) If you have business suits, cocktail dresses, etc., or if
you have higher–end brands (Eileen Fisher, Ralph Lauren, Ellen Tracey,
etc.) it may be better. As someone else said, check out completed
auctions for items like yours, and see if you think its worth your
while.
Barbara
Hi everyone––
Looking for some advice here. I buy a lot of decent quality clothes from
places like Lands' End, Old Navy and Lane Bryant. I take *extremely* good
care of these clothes––I have a Maytag Neptune Washer and Dryer and use of
high quality detergents that are very gentle on fabrics. So the items are
sure to be high quality.
Being a plus sized girl who has few quality fashion clothing stores from
which to choose, if I see something I like I'll buy 2 or 3 of them at once.
So...you get the picture: I always have a stockpile of clothes on the attic
awaiting Purple Heart, Goodwill or Bottomless Closet.
Even though I like the fact that other women who need these clothes are
getting them via places like Bottomless Closet, I'm wondering about trying
to sell them on ebay instead. My questions are as follows:
I'm a mom of three who works full time. Is the Return on Investment worth
it for my lifestyle? I've said before that time is the most precious form
of money for me. (But I'm willing to re–think that motto in today's day,
where everything seems to cost more.)
How receptive are ebay buyers to things like lots of different pairs of
black, brown and tan pants? I'm not talking glitzy, glamorous stuff most of
the time––I'm talking wardrobe basics.
I am not looking at making a killing on these sales––rather, I just want to
get a little back on my clothing investments so that I can––you guessed
it––buy more!!!
I have bought lots of vintage jewelry from ebay with great success. Any
experienced ebay sellers out there? Also, if you know of any ebay related
forums where I could post my (very beginner) inquiries, I'd appreciate the
information.
Plus sizes DO sell better on ebay than smaller sizes. HOWEVER the Looking for some advice here. I buy a lot of decent quality clothes from
places like Lands' End, Old Navy and Lane Bryant. I take *extremely* good
care of these clothes––I have a Maytag Neptune Washer and Dryer and use of
high quality detergents that are very gentle on fabrics. So the items are
sure to be high quality.
Being a plus sized girl who has few quality fashion clothing stores from
which to choose, if I see something I like I'll buy 2 or 3 of them at once.
So...you get the picture: I always have a stockpile of clothes on the attic
awaiting Purple Heart, Goodwill or Bottomless Closet.
Even though I like the fact that other women who need these clothes are
getting them via places like Bottomless Closet, I'm wondering about trying
to sell them on ebay instead. My questions are as follows:
I'm a mom of three who works full time. Is the Return on Investment worth
it for my lifestyle? I've said before that time is the most precious form
of money for me. (But I'm willing to re–think that motto in today's day,
where everything seems to cost more.)
How receptive are ebay buyers to things like lots of different pairs of
black, brown and tan pants? I'm not talking glitzy, glamorous stuff most of
the time––I'm talking wardrobe basics.
I am not looking at making a killing on these sales––rather, I just want to
get a little back on my clothing investments so that I can––you guessed
it––buy more!!!
I have bought lots of vintage jewelry from ebay with great success. Any
experienced ebay sellers out there? Also, if you know of any ebay related
forums where I could post my (very beginner) inquiries, I'd appreciate the
information.
brands you mention are not generally brands that will sell well as used
items because, frankly, they don't cost all that much new. (eg, I'm
wearing a LB skirt today. List price is about $60. With coupons and
whatnot, it cost me $11. Why would I give anyone more than a dollar or
two used?) If you have business suits, cocktail dresses, etc., or if
you have higher–end brands (Eileen Fisher, Ralph Lauren, Ellen Tracey,
etc.) it may be better. As someone else said, check out completed
auctions for items like yours, and see if you think its worth your
while.
Barbara
"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com>
3/17/2006 4:06:33 PM
cofarb wrote:
Wow! This dress is amazing, and there is a lot of the sort of bubble
skirt look right now, anyhow.
I think the description is nice.
I am suprised it is not fetching a higher bid, but the small size makes
it tough to find someone who can wear it, and the fact that it isn't
couture makes it less desirable for a collector. It is stunning,
nonetheless.
Did you ask Joel about the fabric?
NM
Thanks, Nan. I did ask Joel. (He's the one who said it was "smashing".) Wow! This dress is amazing, and there is a lot of the sort of bubble
skirt look right now, anyhow.
I think the description is nice.
I am suprised it is not fetching a higher bid, but the small size makes
it tough to find someone who can wear it, and the fact that it isn't
couture makes it less desirable for a collector. It is stunning,
nonetheless.
Did you ask Joel about the fabric?
NM
I would love to see the dress go to someone who would really enjoy it. I
think if it does not sell, I will look into donating it to some sort of
textiles museum. I can barely sew on a button, so the miles of invisible
hand stitches are beyond my comprehension. And I had no idea of the
workmanship when I bought the dress. I'm too short–waisted to do the dress
justice. It basically fits me but does not flatter my vertically challenged
physique. I really enjoyed writing the description; it was a challenge.
Aside from the astronomical pricetags, what would make that dress *not*
couture? Is it simply because it is not made–to–order? Or the fact that it
is not a formal or red–carpet piece? Or does it go beyond that? Since most
(or all) of the sewing was done by hand, apparently in Italy, how would a
contemporary couture dress be different?
Thanks again for looking at it and commenting. We'll see what happens at
the end. (I hate it when I'm selling, but I always use a snipe program when
I'm buying.)
cofarb
"David RL Gärtner, RMT" <derbarb...@gmail.com>
3/18/2006 4:25:46 AM
On Fri, 17 Mar 2006 18:39:55 GMT, "alexander" <nos...@nospam.com>
choked out these words:
newsgroup that is *designated* for discussions concerning ebay.
of course, you're welcome to talk about anything here. anything
at all. just label it "OT:*" if possible. :)
david
––
http://tinyurl.com/cq76v (ebay sales)
http://www.cafepress.com/derbarbier
http://shops.half.ebay.com/derbarbier
choked out these words:
Hi everyone––
you might also check news:alt.marketing.online.ebay. that's the newsgroup that is *designated* for discussions concerning ebay.
of course, you're welcome to talk about anything here. anything
at all. just label it "OT:*" if possible. :)
david
––
http://tinyurl.com/cq76v (ebay sales)
http://www.cafepress.com/derbarbier
http://shops.half.ebay.com/derbarbier
"Tetonia" <teto...@mail.com>
3/17/2006 8:51:42 PM
I buy almost everything off ebay – clothes, cosmetics, jewelry...
everything! And, I've sold a bit in my time.
One thing about selling items in lots – make sure that they all fit the
same or are the same brand. For instance, two size 16 pants and one
size 18 that runs small in one lot.
Also, make sure you list the measurements for each item. I often
resist buying lots, because I'm not sure if all the pieces will fit me.
Finally, I would add my 2 cents that if you price your items
reasonably, offer quick shipping that isn't outrageously expensive
(less than $8 or so) and give good descriptions, your items will most
likely sell in a timely manner. Don't be afraid to relist (sometimes
two or three times) if the item doesn't sell the first time.
Good luck!
Tetonia
everything! And, I've sold a bit in my time.
One thing about selling items in lots – make sure that they all fit the
same or are the same brand. For instance, two size 16 pants and one
size 18 that runs small in one lot.
Also, make sure you list the measurements for each item. I often
resist buying lots, because I'm not sure if all the pieces will fit me.
Finally, I would add my 2 cents that if you price your items
reasonably, offer quick shipping that isn't outrageously expensive
(less than $8 or so) and give good descriptions, your items will most
likely sell in a timely manner. Don't be afraid to relist (sometimes
two or three times) if the item doesn't sell the first time.
Good luck!
Tetonia
"Nanm" <morris....@gmail.com>
3/17/2006 6:02:25 PM
One of the things that the woman giving the talk discussed was the
number of people who are able or willing to buy couture today. Just
before WW2 there were around about ten thousand women buying couture.
Today, there are around one thousand. This is due in part to the time
commitment on the part of the buyer. Also, designers now make
ready–to–wear, where 50 years ago they really didn't so much.
Also, up around the beginning of the 20th century, nearly ALL clothing
was couture in some way. There wasn't off–the–rack. There were a few
mail order companies, but nearly all clothing was made by a person,
specifically for a person.
My mom sewed a lot of clothing for my sister and me, and it was pretty
cute, when we were 3 and 4. Around that point, my I gained 3
additional siblings due to a death in the family, and my mom decided
she o longer had time to sew (who can blame her!) I think I may have
been lucky in that regard. I was certainly lucky to get those extra
brother and sisters, albeit under sad circumstance.
NM
cofarb wrote:
"Nanm" <morris....@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1142632800.306847.7...@j33g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
I was thinking that present–day couture would start even higher than
$12,000. (Isn't there some adage about there only being X number––very,
very few––women in the whole world who can and do buy genuine couture these
days?)
My mom used to sew most of my clothes (I'm still in therapy because of it
<g>). IIRC, I spent eons being fitted. And lord knows there were no size
tags! Does that count?
cofarb
number of people who are able or willing to buy couture today. Just
before WW2 there were around about ten thousand women buying couture.
Today, there are around one thousand. This is due in part to the time
commitment on the part of the buyer. Also, designers now make
ready–to–wear, where 50 years ago they really didn't so much.
Also, up around the beginning of the 20th century, nearly ALL clothing
was couture in some way. There wasn't off–the–rack. There were a few
mail order companies, but nearly all clothing was made by a person,
specifically for a person.
My mom sewed a lot of clothing for my sister and me, and it was pretty
cute, when we were 3 and 4. Around that point, my I gained 3
additional siblings due to a death in the family, and my mom decided
she o longer had time to sew (who can blame her!) I think I may have
been lucky in that regard. I was certainly lucky to get those extra
brother and sisters, albeit under sad circumstance.
NM
cofarb wrote:
"Nanm" <morris....@gmail.com> wrote in message
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I was thinking that present–day couture would start even higher than
$12,000. (Isn't there some adage about there only being X number––very,
very few––women in the whole world who can and do buy genuine couture these
days?)
My mom used to sew most of my clothes (I'm still in therapy because of it
<g>). IIRC, I spent eons being fitted. And lord knows there were no size
tags! Does that count?
cofarb
"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com>
3/18/2006 11:01:47 AM
"Nanm" <morris....@gmail.com> wrote in message
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One of the things that the woman giving the talk discussed was the
number of people who are able or willing to buy couture today. Just
before WW2 there were around about ten thousand women buying couture.
Today, there are around one thousand. This is due in part to the time
commitment on the part of the buyer. Also, designers now make
ready–to–wear, where 50 years ago they really didn't so much.
Also, up around the beginning of the 20th century, nearly ALL clothing
was couture in some way. There wasn't off–the–rack. There were a few
mail order companies, but nearly all clothing was made by a person,
specifically for a person.
My mom sewed a lot of clothing for my sister and me, and it was pretty
cute, when we were 3 and 4. Around that point, my I gained 3
additional siblings due to a death in the family, and my mom decided
she o longer had time to sew (who can blame her!) I think I may have
been lucky in that regard. I was certainly lucky to get those extra
brother and sisters, albeit under sad circumstance.
NM
You could say that they saved you from a thousand pre–teen and teenaged number of people who are able or willing to buy couture today. Just
before WW2 there were around about ten thousand women buying couture.
Today, there are around one thousand. This is due in part to the time
commitment on the part of the buyer. Also, designers now make
ready–to–wear, where 50 years ago they really didn't so much.
Also, up around the beginning of the 20th century, nearly ALL clothing
was couture in some way. There wasn't off–the–rack. There were a few
mail order companies, but nearly all clothing was made by a person,
specifically for a person.
My mom sewed a lot of clothing for my sister and me, and it was pretty
cute, when we were 3 and 4. Around that point, my I gained 3
additional siblings due to a death in the family, and my mom decided
she o longer had time to sew (who can blame her!) I think I may have
been lucky in that regard. I was certainly lucky to get those extra
brother and sisters, albeit under sad circumstance.
NM
deaths! My mom started sewing for me when I went from a little girl size 6X
to a preteen size whatever; the clothes in preteen depts were expensive and
hard to find. Once mom got hooked on sewing my clothes, the nightmares
ensued. I remember one particularly dreadful pattern that had a high (above
my non–boobs) yoke. It looked like a maternity dress––a really unflattering
one at that. So mom makes that pattern over and over...The worst
incarnation was a pink and silver brocade with giant rhinestone buttons. I
looked like an overadorned, fat poodle. And I'm almost certain that I wore
it to a junior high school dance, or at least to several bar mitzvahs. Time
to call my shrink.
cofarb
"alexander" <nos...@nospam.com>
3/20/2006 5:00:27 PM
Thanks all for your comments. There was lots of helpful information and
direction! I'll be sure to direct future inquiries to the appropriate
Usenet group. philosopher
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direction! I'll be sure to direct future inquiries to the appropriate
Usenet group. philosopher
"alexander" <nos...@nospam.com> wrote in message
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Hi everyone––
Looking for some advice here. I buy a lot of decent quality clothes from
places like Lands' End, Old Navy and Lane Bryant. I take *extremely* good
care of these clothes––I have a Maytag Neptune Washer and Dryer and use of
high quality detergents that are very gentle on fabrics. So the items are
sure to be high quality.
Being a plus sized girl who has few quality fashion clothing stores from
which to choose, if I see something I like I'll buy 2 or 3 of them at
once. So...you get the picture: I always have a stockpile of clothes on
the attic awaiting Purple Heart, Goodwill or Bottomless Closet.
Even though I like the fact that other women who need these clothes are
getting them via places like Bottomless Closet, I'm wondering about trying
to sell them on ebay instead. My questions are as follows:
I'm a mom of three who works full time. Is the Return on Investment worth
it for my lifestyle? I've said before that time is the most precious form
of money for me. (But I'm willing to re–think that motto in today's day,
where everything seems to cost more.)
How receptive are ebay buyers to things like lots of different pairs of
black, brown and tan pants? I'm not talking glitzy, glamorous stuff most
of the time––I'm talking wardrobe basics.
I am not looking at making a killing on these sales––rather, I just want
to get a little back on my clothing investments so that I can––you guessed
it––buy more!!!
I have bought lots of vintage jewelry from ebay with great success. Any
experienced ebay sellers out there? Also, if you know of any ebay related
forums where I could post my (very beginner) inquiries, I'd appreciate the
information.
Thank you––
philosopher
*always learning*
Looking for some advice here. I buy a lot of decent quality clothes from
places like Lands' End, Old Navy and Lane Bryant. I take *extremely* good
care of these clothes––I have a Maytag Neptune Washer and Dryer and use of
high quality detergents that are very gentle on fabrics. So the items are
sure to be high quality.
Being a plus sized girl who has few quality fashion clothing stores from
which to choose, if I see something I like I'll buy 2 or 3 of them at
once. So...you get the picture: I always have a stockpile of clothes on
the attic awaiting Purple Heart, Goodwill or Bottomless Closet.
Even though I like the fact that other women who need these clothes are
getting them via places like Bottomless Closet, I'm wondering about trying
to sell them on ebay instead. My questions are as follows:
I'm a mom of three who works full time. Is the Return on Investment worth
it for my lifestyle? I've said before that time is the most precious form
of money for me. (But I'm willing to re–think that motto in today's day,
where everything seems to cost more.)
How receptive are ebay buyers to things like lots of different pairs of
black, brown and tan pants? I'm not talking glitzy, glamorous stuff most
of the time––I'm talking wardrobe basics.
I am not looking at making a killing on these sales––rather, I just want
to get a little back on my clothing investments so that I can––you guessed
it––buy more!!!
I have bought lots of vintage jewelry from ebay with great success. Any
experienced ebay sellers out there? Also, if you know of any ebay related
forums where I could post my (very beginner) inquiries, I'd appreciate the
information.
Thank you––
philosopher
*always learning*