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Title: purse
Post by: shakesgirl on May 04, 2013, 04:45:22 PM
Could some one tell me if this is old or not? I bought it at the auction last night, i say it is,   my bf says no.  It has no tags anywhere on it. The bottom is just a tad tattered on  one spot, but not on the inside.
Title: Re: purse
Post by: bigwull on May 04, 2013, 05:19:36 PM
Never mind what BF says..if you like it...let him lump it...it does look old, probably early 20th century...
Title: Re: purse
Post by: shakesgirl on May 04, 2013, 05:33:05 PM
Never mind what BF says..if you like it...let him lump it...it does look old, probably early 20th century...
:) Thank you.
Title: Re: purse
Post by: ghopper1924 on May 04, 2013, 06:11:58 PM
Agree with Wullie on what little I can see.
Title: Re: purse
Post by: shakesgirl on May 04, 2013, 07:05:37 PM
Agree with Wullie on what little I can see.
Heres some more pics of it. Not to much of it tho, its only 6 and a half inchs by 7. The inside is in perfect shape. Has one small pocket in it.
Title: Re: purse
Post by: bigwull on May 04, 2013, 07:19:33 PM
what is the material that the painting is on
Title: Re: purse
Post by: shakesgirl on May 04, 2013, 07:28:08 PM
what is the material that the painting is on
Feels like velvet.
Title: Re: purse
Post by: shakesgirl on May 06, 2013, 04:44:47 AM
what is the material that the painting is on
Feels like velvet.
I believe i can sell this purse but she wont look at a pic of it untill i give a price i want for it. Any suggestions? Not looking to get rich. But i did buy it to make money. She just wont make an offer. You have too with the pic.
Title: Re: purse
Post by: bigwull on May 06, 2013, 04:55:01 AM
It all boils down to, how much of a profit you are looking for,..of course we,d all like to buy at a pittance, and sell for oodles of $...but that,s not going to happen here,is it,...it is after all, only a purse,only you know how much you paid, and only you can say how much you want for it,....then its up to the buyer,...its their money,....the only advice i can give, is ask,..over what you,d accept, then if the buyer goes for it, you,ve scored, but if the buyer offers less, but its still within your profit margin, then sell, ..the buyer,s happy as they,ve knocked you down, and you,re happy cos you,ve made a profit....its not Rocket Science...
Title: Re: purse
Post by: shakesgirl on May 06, 2013, 05:06:43 AM
It all boils down to, how much of a profit you are looking for,..of course we,d all like to buy at a pittance, and sell for oodles of $...but that,s not going to happen here,is it,...it is after all, only a purse,only you know how much you paid, and only you can say how much you want for it,....then its up to the buyer,...its their money,....the only advice i can give, is ask,..over what you,d accept, then if the buyer goes for it, you,ve scored, but if the buyer offers less, but its still within your profit margin, then sell, ..the buyer,s happy as they,ve knocked you down, and you,re happy cos you,ve made a profit....its not Rocket Science...
Well im kind of ignorant when it comes  to this stuff. I paid 12  think i'll ask 50. Too much?  See i dont know. I cant find not even 1 on ebay to help me. 50 it is i guess. Thank you for your help.
Title: Re: purse
Post by: bigwull on May 06, 2013, 05:20:17 AM
Personally...I,think you,ll frighten the life out of the prospective buyer,asking $50....i know i said ask a little more than your acceptable price, but at 50 i think you,re pushing the boat out too far,..you paid 12,therefore if you doubled your money,..you should be happy,..me i.d ask around 40...but...its up to you,....just be sure to have smelling salts handy, when you pick the buyer up off the floor.... ;D



Title: Re: purse
Post by: shakesgirl on May 06, 2013, 06:50:24 AM
Personally...I,think you,ll frighten the life out of the prospective buyer,asking $50....i know i said ask a little more than your acceptable price, but at 50 i think you,re pushing the boat out too far,..you paid 12,therefore if you doubled your money,..you should be happy,..me i.d ask around 40...but...its up to you,....just be sure to have smelling salts handy, when you pick the buyer up off the floor....




LOL  40 it is then. I was just thinking of the cost i will have to pay to mail it. If she takes it  it will be going to the bag lady emporioum. But 40 should be fine. Thank you again :)
Title: Re: purse
Post by: bigwull on May 06, 2013, 08:11:21 AM
Why would you pay the postage?..that should be the responsability of the buyer,..or is things done differently in the US...
Title: Re: purse
Post by: KC on May 06, 2013, 02:29:41 PM
SHE should pay shipping/handling!!!  Not you!
Title: Re: purse
Post by: mart on May 06, 2013, 08:16:11 PM
Stick with the $50. !!  Chances are she will offer less anyway !!  If you stay with the $40. that would be plus postage and a small handling fee,, say $2.50 unless you have free stuff for packing !!  I save my plastic sacks from store purchases !!  Best packing I ever found and they weigh almost nothing !! I use them for everything !!  Never had anything damaged or broken !!
Title: Re: purse
Post by: shakesgirl on May 07, 2013, 08:55:46 AM
Stick with the $50. !!  Chances are she will offer less anyway !!  If you stay with the $40. that would be plus postage and a small handling fee,, say $2.50 unless you have free stuff for packing !!  I save my plastic sacks from store purchases !!  Best packing I ever found and they weigh almost nothing !! I use them for everything !!  Never had anything damaged or broken !!
Well i havent heard back from her yet. I said 50 and id go down a little not much. Im like you, i know she'll  say lower  lol.  The bags are a good idea. Save me some money. Thanks for  every bodys help and GOD bless.
Title: Re: purse
Post by: bigwull on May 07, 2013, 09:05:00 AM
a word of advice, never tell a buyer your thoughts,...by telling her you d drop from the 50,makes asking for 50 in the first place, pointless,
Title: Re: purse
Post by: mart on May 07, 2013, 11:42:00 AM
Yes !!  Wullie !!  Buyer always makes the first move !!  Then,, don`t be too quick to answer !!  Seller should just push the positive,, buyer will counter with negative points,, then talk money !!