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Faire Garb => Garbing => Topic started by: DonaCatalina on November 22, 2008, 10:34:16 AM

Title: More garb on eBay than you ever thought possible
Post by: DonaCatalina on November 22, 2008, 10:34:16 AM
I was tickled to see this....
Zibellini (http://cgi.ebay.com/Zibellini-Flea-Fur_W0QQitemZ150310246179QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item150310246179&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318)
Title: Re: More garb on eBay than you ever thought possible
Post by: sealion on November 22, 2008, 11:48:30 AM
Cool!
Title: Re: More garb on eBay than you ever thought possible
Post by: Friar Rohn the Chronicler on November 22, 2008, 11:55:33 AM
Road Kill with Jewels  ;D

Friar Rohn
Title: Re: More garb on eBay than you ever thought possible
Post by: Taffy Saltwater on November 23, 2008, 06:17:31 PM
I bought a pair of minks that were attached as a collar on eBay for a song.  Although the poor things have no front feet, I bought filigree caps for their little heads & back feet.  I put pearls in their eye sockets.  My mom attached pearl drops on one & rubies on the other.  Finally I attached a ribbon, purse handle style, to carry them on my wrist.  They are named Ron & Ginnie (as they are members of the Weasley family).
Title: Re: More garb on eBay than you ever thought possible
Post by: DonaCatalina on November 26, 2008, 04:31:05 PM
red silk??? (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280268804438&ih=018&category=125473&_trksid=p4012.m8&_trkparms=algo%3DMW%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26po%3DLCA%26ps%3D60)
Title: Re: More garb on eBay than you ever thought possible
Post by: isabelladangelo on November 26, 2008, 05:16:24 PM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on November 26, 2008, 04:31:05 PM
red silk??? (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280268804438&ih=018&category=125473&_trksid=p4012.m8&_trkparms=algo%3DMW%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26po%3DLCA%26ps%3D60)

I didn't see where it says that dress is silk.  It looks like poly to my eyes.  I've seen that material, pre-gathered like that, at various fabric stores.   This persons feedback is on the low side and I'm weary of photoshopped backgrounds.  (If they photoshopped the background, what else did they photoshop?)  It is pretty but I don't think it's something I'd go for.

Now if you want a real amazing accessory for any noble gown (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_7&listing_id=16102719) that is it.  :-)
Title: Re: More garb on eBay than you ever thought possible
Post by: dragongirl on November 27, 2008, 02:19:41 AM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on November 26, 2008, 04:31:05 PM
red silk??? (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280268804438&ih=018&category=125473&_trksid=p4012.m8&_trkparms=algo%3DMW%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26po%3DLCA%26ps%3D60)

That looks like costume grade taffeta to me.  Dreadfully hot and itchy stuff.
Title: Re: More garb on eBay than you ever thought possible
Post by: Dev on November 27, 2008, 09:20:34 AM
Quote from: DonaCatalina on November 26, 2008, 04:31:05 PM
red silk??? (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280268804438&ih=018&category=125473&_trksid=p4012.m8&_trkparms=algo%3DMW%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26po%3DLCA%26ps%3D60)
that looks itchy
Title: Re: More garb on eBay than you ever thought possible
Post by: Lady Kathleen of Olmsted on November 29, 2008, 09:59:52 AM


One has to be careful when shopping for garb on eBay, as  some have experienced  with  unreliable vendors, or poor quality of the product purchased.

There is nice garb for sale from reliable and ethical vendors. Then there are the packaged costumes, more suitable for a Halloween party then faire. Having been involved with the Costume Industry for many years, I have come to recognize manufacturers of the packaged costumes and their accessories.

My experience with eBay has been more for Buttons, trims, and some fabrics, than for garb.