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I know you mean. I have read those things too. The comments are out there (serious nut job level stuff) in public, in one group. I'm not interested in that vibe either. Yes, they lurk. Hi lurkers! And interestingly someone has popped back over here.
Atta girl, go for it! I won the auction for my Mahogany Berk Flap for 99 cents! And I won another auction by something like 28 cents. And we all know my Rust Saddle happy ending! I have never been put off of auctions. I've been disappointed by being outbid, but I have won enough to know that when it's right, it's right. I think most often, I am the only bidder. Sometimes early on, after I put a bid in, I'm like, you know, it won't break my heart to be outbid! LOL Now I tend to wait to the end of the auction to bid, like it's a little bit of litmus test of how bad do I want it. So I think about what my max will be, so if I am outbid by just one other bidder, I'll at least know I just did not want to go higher.
Gloating about reselling is in such poor taste! I know the group you are talking about - I think I’m still a member but I haven’t checked it in a long time... never did enjoy the vibe there. I sell sometimes myself, usually after rehabbing but occasionally not. If I see that someone in this group has brought up a bag for authentication or shown interest in it, I will avoid buying it (solidarity!). And I certainly don't believe in price gouging once I do sell. I am truly shocked at how high some sellers have gone lately. Are people buying these bags at 2-300+?? I find that excessive for most vintage styles! At any rate, I think it's disrespectful to those who missed out on good deal to brag about how much it will resell for.
You must show us some of your beauties.Gloating about reselling is in such poor taste! I know the group you are talking about - I think I’m still a member but I haven’t checked it in a long time... never did enjoy the vibe there. I sell sometimes myself, usually after rehabbing but occasionally not. If I see that someone in this group has brought up a bag for authentication or shown interest in it, I will avoid buying it (solidarity!). And I certainly don't believe in price gouging once I do sell. I am truly shocked at how high some sellers have gone lately. Are people buying these bags at 2-300+?? I find that excessive for most vintage styles! At any rate, I think it's disrespectful to those who missed out on good deal to brag about how much it will resell for.
I much prefer this community on TPF - even though I don’t post much I do like to keep up with the lovely bags and histories you all share. Everyone here is so friendly and supportive too!
Me too. Wondering if @houseof999 indicate her goal is 999 bags?
I recently saw a not-even-vintage Willis for over $600! It's not new and not mint!
If I want a bag I just have to wear the costs of shipping to NZ...can range between NZ$40 to $100 just to NZ with out adding the tax.I think all my non US peeps can agree that our bid ceiling is also limited due to the currency conversion and shipping+duties (I hate how ebay pre calculates them- like why can’t you just let my package take the gamble with customs lmao) I can’t complain too much though because Ive gotten some pretty great deals as well! I scored my convertible clutch for $18 cause the seller had spelling mistakes in the listing title so no one really saw the listing haha. I hope I win this auction, I need it after losing all my other auctions!
eta: also did you win the mahogany flap for 99 cents or you won the auction by 99 cents? Either way, good job! I need your auction luck haha
BIN and make an offer is all Im doing from now on.
That's nuts. Is it because Coach has been re-releasing some of the vintage styles in their Originals line? I don't know if that's actually driving up demand for the vintage versions, or if it's just wishful think on the seller's part (well for the $600 Willis, definitely the latter lol)....
I think this is the case as I was watching bags before the originals were released and seen the prices go up.
Maybe that explains some of the pricing I’m seeing. I’d been busy with school for the past year so I took a bit of a break from buying vintage Coach, now getting back into it since it’s summer and I have more time. It’s harder to find good deals than just a few years ago. The lower priced bags go so fast that I’m feeling pressured to make quick decisions when I see something I like!
