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01-10-2017 03:21 PM - edited 01-10-2017 03:22 PM
Years ago I bought the EA pom pom flats in black and bright pink. I just had to have them because of that pom pom!
Wore them a bit for several years then the inside cover came lose and I never bothered to glue it back -- and styles changed -- so they went to the back of the closet.
Cleaning my shoe stash today, I found them and was going to give them away. They've been in and out of the donation box several times. I haven't worn them in a long time.
Checked ebay and, sure enough, there they are for sale, "slightly used." Cannot remember what I paid, but the ones on Ebay were about $25 used!
I've often wondered about taking the time and trouble to sell things on ebay, but I always end up giving things away.
But when I see a pair of 20+ year old shoes selling, I've just got to wonder if I'm not missing the boat!
01-10-2017 03:30 PM
You are right! Some things on the bay actually DO hold their value.
Those customers who appreciate the fine leather of EA may grab those shoes right up.
I think I still have my EA oxblood color full length boots.
Worn but a hand full of times, I may try to sell them just to see.
DH sold my pale pink genuine UGGS for 35 plus 7($) shipping. Had worn them MAYBE 4 times, indoors usually with socks. Found out I am allergic to the wool Sherpa inside lining. He said the lady was very happy to have bought these!
You just never know!
01-10-2017 03:35 PM
Oh how I loved Etienne Aigner items, and was so happy when I got my first purse! We had just gotten married and moved to DC and the Marine Exchange there was loaded with all their stuff. I had a beautiful trench coat, trimed in the their "wine" color, a leather blazer in their signature color, some boots, etc., the mid-80's were great!!!
01-10-2017 03:36 PM
I wore a pair of EA penny loafers for 20 years; had them resoled 2x. Had to give up on them when the upper leather became so worn I couldnt have them repaired anymore.
I loved those shoes! I originally bought them on sale in 1977 for $6.00-yes, six bucks.
01-10-2017 03:44 PM
I've pulled them out of the donation box for now.
Also found a pair of EA oxblood shorter boots that I had refurbished -- they were beautiful, but slightly uncomfortable. Think I bought them when I was an 8.
After many years of running, I moved to 8 1/2.
Anyway, I'm holding on to those flats and boots for now as I got rid of lots of other things
01-10-2017 05:44 PM - edited 01-10-2017 05:47 PM
@Hooty wrote:Oh how I loved Etienne Aigner items, and was so happy when I got my first purse! We had just gotten married and moved to DC and the Marine Exchange there was loaded with all their stuff. I had a beautiful trench coat, trimed in the their "wine" color, a leather blazer in their signature color, some boots, etc., the mid-80's were great!!!
@Hooty, I loved Etienne Aigner too, in the late 70's/early 80's. I had the most divine straw purse, leather shoulder bags in that beautiful wine color, a wallet, loafers, a trench coat. I held on to that trench for 30-something years and finally sold it on eBay for more than I paid for it in the late 70's. it looked like new and if I could still wear it I would have kept it
01-10-2017 05:46 PM
What I am never sure of, which materials (like leathers) will be rare and valued by subsequent generations?
01-10-2017 05:50 PM - edited 01-10-2017 05:52 PM
@LTT1 wrote:
What I am never sure of, which materials (like leathers) will be rare and valued by subsequent generations?
@LTT1, who can know such things?
but one thing I know for sure, some things are just classics. they just are. and if the next generation doesn't see the value in them, another generation will.
@Witchy Woman, those boots! I think I would have to see if they could be stretched. they are classics for sure.
01-10-2017 06:25 PM
I'm not sure what is "valued" any more. I get the feeling it is more the "vintage" feel of things that people find attractive.
EA made beautiful things at one time -- their signature color in leather was a standout. I haven't seen anything in a long time, but then I haven't been shopping for much.
I didn't realize they made trench coats, too! I'll bet it was a beauty.
Yes, those boots are calling me now. I'll try them on in the morning and see if I can't get them adjusted. They are rather slouchy and have a lovely buckle on them -- so smart. I had the heels and soles redone and the boots nicely polished. The toe is a soft oval. They must be 30 years old, but still stylish!
01-10-2017 08:03 PM
I used to wear that brand of flats all the time...I did not now they sold them with a pom pom!! Their leather was so nice...the shoes lasted forever.
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