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Etienne Aigner flats on Ebay

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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!

 

 

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@Witchy Woman

 

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! 

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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!!!

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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.

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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 Cat LOL

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@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 Smiley Happy

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@Witchy Woman@MariotaMurielle

 

What I am never sure of, which materials (like leathers) will be rare and valued by subsequent generations? 

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@Witchy Woman@MariotaMurielle

 

What I am never sure of, which materials (like leathers) will be rare and valued by subsequent generations? 


@LTT1, who can know such things? Smiley Happy

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.

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@LTT1

 

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.

 

@MariotaMurielle

 

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!

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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.