As I write this, I’m bidding on 17 vintage items on E-bay. In less than a day, this vintage 80's blue avant garde swing cape wool coat could be mine for $25 dollars. An empty hanger hangs in my closet, waiting its arrival. I consider myself an expert. The proof: an 80's strapless sweater mini dress I nabbed for $9.99. Follow these tips on finding the perfect leather bomber jacket or a vintage ‘80s black tuxedo military skinny blazer.
1. Remember: Items go to the highest bidders. The seller sets a time limit (five days, for example), and users get the opportunity to bid on an item. I need to stress ONE POINT: If you dream about this item or skecth it in your notebook during your spare time,make sure you make a great maximum bid. Of course you need a budget, but these things are one-of-a-kind pieces you won’t find anywhere else.
2. Most of the vintage items I’ve looked at recently sold for less than $70. Keep this in mind when making your maximum bid, but if you can’t stop thinking about the item, it’s worth the bid.
3. Return to the places where you’ve found your favorite pieces. The following stores top my list:
*Thriftwares
*Lullie Vintage
*Art House Vintage
*Ohio Vintage
*MamaStone Vintage
4. One more thing: Even if you are outbid, you can return and place another offer. Check back frequently to see if someone else stole your dream coat, and always fight for the one you love.
