posted on February 18, 2001 02:15:35 PM new
My grandmother recently passed away and we are having to sell her clothing. Several of her winter pieces still have the original tags and were never worn. Most are high end designer cashmere pieces such as Chanel and TSE. The problem I am having is how to list them. The prices on several have been marked down and it does show that on the price tag. Would I still list as new with tags and not say anything about them being marked down? My sister says I should say "original retail XXX NWT." I say that can be misleading when the person gets the piece and sees that it's been marked down. Any ideas?
posted on February 18, 2001 03:17:51 PM new
First, sorry about your grandmother. Second, as a bidder, I recently won a high end item that the seller had put something along the lines of "NWT, orig $XXX but I got a great deal so you can too" - Since you are obviously consciencious (sp?) and are trying to avoid potential problems before they start - that way there is no surprise if the tag isn't pristine. My .02.
I sell a lot of big name, NWT clothes, and a lot have been marked down. I clearly show the price tag, with the marked down price, in my close up picture of the tag on the garment. That way, they know what it went for originally, and what it has been marked down to. I've never had a problem and have probably sold over 100 items this way.
posted on February 18, 2001 04:34:14 PM new
Hi,
I have sold several with tags on and have had my best success not even mentioning what they originally sold for. I just throw them up with a starting price that makes a nice profit based on what I paid and let it go from there. I almost always get a good price and have never had a complaint when they see the original tags.
Personally, I won't bid if it mentions the original price, particullarly in the title. Usually, they start it too high for me if original retail is mentioned.
Just my thoughts on the subject.
posted on February 18, 2001 06:05:53 PM new
I too sell mainly designer women's clothing and many of the items I get are also NWT that show the original retail price as well as a "markdown or sale" price on the tag. The sale price is often verrrry low and a fabulous deal. In these cases, what I do is leave the tickets on the garments but cut off the bottom edge of the tag that shows the final sale or bargain price and list the item at what I think would be a fair starting bid. Many times in doing this and on high end quality items, the final sales price ends up being a delightful surprise to me since it comes pretty close to the original retail price!! Guess that's what an auction is for...the final sales price reflects the demand for that particular dress, suit, accessory, etc. And the buyer is glad to get a designer item in brand new condition.
