I didn't buy them at first and left the sale. I went to a couple of others and said to myself: "Self if those shoes are still there, we are going to get them." I walked back and there they sat, my pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. I offered the seller $7 for both pairs. He had $5 on each. He took the offer and I said: "My son loves Converse shoes. He's going to love these." The guy said "Oh are they the right size?" (Doesn't matter, I thought. I'm listing these puppies on Ebay.) I said "Yes. He wears a 10." He replied "Someone wanted to buy the blue pair while I was still wearing them." I picked them up and said "Are these old?" He replied "Yes they're vintage." I thought for sure he was gong to snatch them out of my hands and say "No shoes for you." I put them in the stroller and
I couldn't find any like them on Ebay. A group I belong to was having an auction contest where you list one item at auction for 7 days with an opening bid of $7 The auction that had the highest bid would win $77. I decided to put these as my entry. The contest started today.
I listed them and got one bid. Then I got a message asking if I would cancel the auction and list as a BIN for $300. Yes, 3 BIG ones. Who would turn that down? Not me, sucker. He paid right away. I then got a second message from another buyer asking me to cancel the first sale and sell them to him for $500. Shoot, wish I would have waited a few minutes there. I told him I was sorry as I was obligated to sell them to the first buyer. (Can you imagine the bad karma on that?)
I'm happy with my profit and they are going to Minnesota in the morning.
Becky, that's awesome!!! You are totally going to win that contest!
ReplyDeleteUnbelieveable. That ought to give you a high that lasts a while. It's so good you didn't pay a full $5 per pair, that would have really cut into your profit margain (sarcasm). Some people must really have money to pay that much for an old pair of shoes, I can'r fathom it but I'm glad you'll profit from it.
ReplyDeleteI listed a gold suede pair several years ago, starting bid at $15. Immediately started getting offers likes yours but decided to let it ride. Ended up selling for $660 to a buyer in Japan, who paid almost immediately and paid close to $30 in shipping. Have been looking for more of those shoes ever since then but, unfortunately, no luck!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, in a few days, start watching suede Converse on eBay, because your Minnesota buyer will probably turn around and sell each pair separately, hoping to attract a Japanese buyer, who are really into vintage American shoes and clothes.
ReplyDeleteBecky!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you! Get yourself an iphone immediately and download the Amazon and eBay apps! You will make so much money and never have to guess on items again...hon...you deserve this for yourself!
OMG That's awesome girl!! I bet you were doing your happy dance! Something to definitely put on my BOLO list.
ReplyDeleteUm...WOW!!! Lucky you!
ReplyDeleteWow I'm a little jealous. But so happy for you. Great sale! You have to let us know if you win the contest.
ReplyDeleteWow, I am looking....A-Maze-Zing! What an awesome score! New mantra for the garage sales...Converse, Converse, Converse! Nice job!
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New fan! Thanks for sharing this great story!
ReplyDeletethat is crazy! how amazing!
ReplyDeleteOk so you inspired me to cruise the men's shoes at my local thrift today while my daughter was at preschool. I found a pair of vintage looking Adidas Skywalkers. I need to do more research but they are really cool looking so my fingers are crossed that I can get about $100 for them!
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