June 16, 2008
How to Start An Online Vintage Clothing Store Ebook - Coming Soon!
It's no secret that the number of vintage clothing stores has grown by leaps and bounds. There are many talented photographers and stylists on eBay that are making bad 90s thrift store finds look like runway collections.
In talking with my professional vintage colleagues, and reading vintage clothing message boards, it is apparent that not all vintage is good vintage in this new wave of sellers. While intentions are good and consumers are eager to part with hard earned money even in a recession for hipster vintage looks, it seems not all vintage sellers are implementing ethical selling practices.
Switching designer tags? Claiming something is vintage when it is clearly not? These practices are happening daily on eBay! This hurts the unsuspecting buyer and vintage sellers who are honest and spend great deals of time and money on finding real vintage for customers.
So I have decided to write a little ebook for anyone interested in getting into the fun, treasure hunting world of vintage selling.
It will be available in 1 month. But if you sign up now, I will be giving a special discount. Offer ends July 1st!
Want to get ahead of the rest of the vintage fashionistas? Email me at ebook (at) debutanteclothing (dot) com
Posted by Sandra at June 16, 2008 12:00 AM
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Comments (6)
i would really like for someone to do an "exposé" on vintage clothing sellers. i just can't believe some of these prices for dime-a-dozen 80's and 90's stuff!
Posted on June 18, 2008 08:43
You and me both Venti! The thing is, some sellers just have a knack for selling stuff you normally find at a thrift store and if they can mark it up for a good profit, I guess more power to them. But it's kind of like the real estate market -- the value of a house is determined by how much people are willing to pay for it. A 90s pair of jeans, modeled by a super cute girl increases exponentially because of the marketing perception.
I'm not a marketing person by trade, but do I sound like one? =) I just love the thrill of hunt but it amazes how some sellers make something mundane look chic. Shouldn't the expose be more on the buyers of these dime-a-dozen pieces?
Posted on June 18, 2008 15:38
I am really looking forward to this! I am very new to selling vintage, and it is hard not to feel somewhat irritated knowing that a pair of high waisted floral shorts are selling somewhere for 70 bucks- or more :/ It's none of my business really but it does irk me, and I know lots of people who feel the same way- and this feeling is geared toward the buyers. I am curious about that as well.
Posted on September 13, 2008 19:14
Jenn - I am so glad you are looking forward to this. It is taking a little longer than I had expected to finish it, but as soon as it is done, I will announce it here. So be sure to sign up for my feed!
Posted on September 14, 2008 10:50
Done and done! I can't wait =)
Good luck, and sometimes these things take longer than you anticipated.
All the best to you!
Posted on September 14, 2008 19:57
In todays throw away society 90's 'vintage' finds are hard to come by...I have a huge garage full of good quality items and most would not have the space to store.
Perhaps those folks who do style well deserve the $$$ just for that purpose. The photograpy also makes a difference. I visit the ebay sites just for that!
Posted on July 26, 2009 08:26