tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post1283039540127548628..comments2024-02-29T10:08:02.244-08:00Comments on The DC Metro Retro: You Have to Be Kidding! Overpriced Vintage Site of the DayTarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18374686921796483382noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-87521567162423848952010-07-08T09:42:32.910-07:002010-07-08T09:42:32.910-07:00Andi,
I totally agree! For example, if someone wa...Andi,<br /><br />I totally agree! For example, if someone was selling an original "New Look" Dior in excellent condition, then I can totally understand the high price tag. But most vintage clothing items that hold the high prices are not worth it! <br /><br />Like MaryD said, retailers who charge high prices know that there are girls out there who are willing to pay because they just have to have the "right image." <br /><br />As for people putting efforts into their vintage wares, like cleaning, repairing, etc, I can justify that too, but only to a certain extent.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374686921796483382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-71512618293108451032010-07-08T02:34:05.970-07:002010-07-08T02:34:05.970-07:00There are probably some things that are worth 500$...There are probably some things that are worth 500$ (I would think clothes getting towards antique or maybe designer items in great condition? And things that are really rare) but I think, if a vintage seller wants to charge more money they ought to put effort into cleaning, etc. For example, one of the women whose shop I frequent puts SO much effort into making her clothes look and smell lovely. So she charges more because she's put more work into it. But still not that much.<br />-Andi xAndi B. Goodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02332787961396491990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-74537477846904344322010-07-07T10:05:43.439-07:002010-07-07T10:05:43.439-07:00Thank you, girls, for your thoughts and comments! ...Thank you, girls, for your thoughts and comments! I always enjoy reading your insights! Yes, a possibly "smelly" 40s vintage suit for 500 dollars is silly! And like Clare said, "just think of all the things you could buy for $500!" <br /><br />I, for one, would buy tons of vintage housewares or spend it on buying paint and tile for my master bath. <br /><br />I also agree with MaryD who stated that some retailers know how some girls are willing to spend crazy amounts of money just to have that "right vintage image." I used to be like that but now, I am about being thrifty and even using a few modern-made pieces like cardigans and pencil skirts to make up my vintage look. All it takes is a few vintage accessories, a vintage blouse, some wedges, and viola; you are done.<br /><br />I also agree that if we refuse to shell out money for high-priced vintage wares, sellers will respond and bring prices down.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18374686921796483382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-64162972905467490472010-07-07T04:18:15.982-07:002010-07-07T04:18:15.982-07:00Rip off! Just think of all the things you could bu...Rip off! Just think of all the things you could buy for $500!Dolly Cool Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12736208425076481054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-23714211873487709382010-07-06T23:10:00.693-07:002010-07-06T23:10:00.693-07:00yeah $500 is silly.yeah $500 is silly.art deco damehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08918869259278566485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-59602291416866692972010-07-06T21:19:46.753-07:002010-07-06T21:19:46.753-07:00The store I work at has a beautiful Catalina, Blac...The store I work at has a beautiful Catalina, Black suit with a huge Rhinestone clip on one side and matching one just above the rear. It looks to never have been worn. It is priced at $165. I can send you pics if you want to email me at Kim@thebombshells.netKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02989878350742085698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-59146703635820751782010-07-06T14:38:40.115-07:002010-07-06T14:38:40.115-07:00I could recreate that suit for a tenth of the pric...I could recreate that suit for a tenth of the price and it would smell lovely. No thanks to $500!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01855413111142257771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-57875170189350909242010-07-06T14:08:51.543-07:002010-07-06T14:08:51.543-07:00Because there really are some people out there who...Because there really are some people out there who are willing to pay that much for something vintage...."some girls just gotta have the right vintage image"... that's why the vintage retailers charge that much for some items. <br /> <br />When buyers decide to stop paying insane prices for things, the costs will come down again...but unfortunately right now, vintage is hot!<br /><br />I just got a really cute vintage suit for $15 bucks last week...I'll have to post pictures!<br /><br />MaryDWelcome to DeluxeVillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11886490746108869132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7252080759994565579.post-91559367544894206182010-07-06T14:01:01.319-07:002010-07-06T14:01:01.319-07:00very pretty but thats too much..I sold one a coupl...very pretty but thats too much..I sold one a couple of months on ebay for £30 was too small for me.<br />http://doradadama.blogspot.com/doradadamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01115732129336500002noreply@blogger.com