December 12, 2008
Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda Vintage Dior
I don't know what's gotten into me. The older I get, the longer I have been in the vintage game, the more gun shy, or maybe even apathetic I have become when it comes to bidding on Ebay. Maybe it's the economy - maybe I am feeling a twinge of guilt for wanting to buy designer luxury items that I don't necessarily need, I just want.
I have had vintage Dior travel bag on my Ebay watch list for months. I suddenly became obsessed with finding a Dior logo travel bag, but not a duffel style. I want a real, honest to goodness travel bag pre-1980. I have this style fantasy of the perfect travel outfit. It consists of comfortable casual pants or lightweight slack style denim, funky vintage oxfords, a cashmere cardi in a great print, like leopard, a tissue thin 3/4 length sleeve top, and a sophisticated designer carry on bag.
I have had two failed attempts on Ebay. The first, I was totally outbid at $300 - I know it's Dior, but I still want it reasonably priced.
My last attempt, and the reason I feel like I am losing my touch or hunger, was for a perfect brown and white canvas Dior carry on. It was probably from the early '70s. I won! But, I didn't meet the reserve. I hate reserves. Unless they are mine.
I emailed the seller to find out what the reserve was. It was about $50 dollars more than I wanted to spend. Apparently, she emailed me back and told me she would let it go for my asking price. But I never saw the response, Does anyone else hate Ebay's notification system?
The seller relisted so I bid. This time, it sold for $100 more than what she was willing to sell it to me for. Sigh. Am I being too cheap? Or do I not care enough?
So now of course the regret has set in. Someone please slap me the next time I don't just indulge and buy myself something nice.
Posted by Sandra at December 12, 2008 12:00 AM
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Comments (7)
Ugh! I hate when that happens. I've lost many an item to my junk mail box, (and yes, to my too-low bids too).
I'm also having trigger-anxiety lately. It's the compounded effect of the economy, quitting my job to start Market Publique, and putting a lot of my money in the business. I am triple-kicking myself today though, about these coats I missed out on. They were not even expensive!
http://blog.marketpublique.com/post/64515890/missed-opportunities
Oh well! You win some, you lose some.
Posted on December 12, 2008 12:12
I guess it is this overwhelming feeling of panic when it comes to spending money right now. Even though I am not really affected by the economy at this moment, the public sentiment is to slow down and conserve. But I've always been that way. I wish I could just give myself permission to spend when I can.
Sorry about the coats. I hate the regret.
Posted on December 12, 2008 12:14
I'm the same way. I WANT but I don't NEED, so therefore when I lose an auction by a small amount I'm crushed! IF I do win, I sometimes feel guilty for buying something I don't really need.
Posted on December 12, 2008 15:55
i don't know what's worse, losing out on something, or knowing that you have spent waaaay too much on an item (and then possibly see it for cheaper somewhere else!)
i always feel guilty about buying items that aren't a necessity, but i guess if you want it so badly, and you feel that you simply cannot complete your outfit without it, then it becomes an essential item!!
Posted on December 13, 2008 08:18
My problem is that I can afford it, but I still don't buy because I feel I am being frivolous. Why is that? This time, with the Dior, it went for much more than I could have had it the first time. kick. kick. kick.
Posted on December 13, 2008 08:24
Sorry! I took down the picture and I also forgot to link where I took the picture! Hope it's ok now :)
Posted on December 14, 2008 09:30
Hi,
I just ran across your blog & love it so much!
I thought maybe you could help me with this... I found a great Dior scarf and I can't tell if it's vintage or not. It's the same print as this bag you loved so much (such a bummer you didn't get that!) but it's different colors - burgandy/wine & cream instead of brown & cream.
I don't know enough about couture to know if that's just a Dior print that is commonly used or if it was an old vintage print.
Any help?
Thank you!! :)
Krissy
Posted on October 14, 2009 17:05