Secondhand bargains, let's see your cheap treasures!
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I thought her workshop was in NYC prior to her selling her company in 1993. I read an article about her and if I remember correctly, the minaudieres' metal bases were produced in Italy, at least at some point in time. I saw some of the recent minaudieres a couple of years ago in a department store and they didn't seem to have the aura of those pre 1993.
Thank you so much for the information. That's why I always seek vintage. I fell in love with the originals. I hope to own one in the future.
I was in New York when they were still alive and was hoping to see them. I didn't know them but they seemed so open to people. I met someone who worked for them and he said they were so super nice. Both are great artists.
I only got two items this week.
The pendant is marked 10k. I paid $15.
The backpack I paid $60. Keeping it for myself, but I see some selling on the bay for $2100. I know it is authentic as I use to authenticate this brand personally.
Both of them at the flea market.
I remember when I could spend $20 or less at the flea market finding 14k gold.
Got a tub full of hangers for free.
The pendant is marked 10k. I paid $15.
The backpack I paid $60. Keeping it for myself, but I see some selling on the bay for $2100. I know it is authentic as I use to authenticate this brand personally.
Both of them at the flea market.
I remember when I could spend $20 or less at the flea market finding 14k gold.
Got a tub full of hangers for free.
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I am with Tomsmom, Simply that backpack is awesome and the price....excellent!
I found a D&B and Kate Spade; both for $20. Love the colors, but they are not staying with me. 
Wow....love that colour yellow...so bright and chearful.
Im hoping to get a Dior scarf authenticated.
Thanks I love yellow, but loving that green as well. I can't wait to see your scarf, fingers crossed.