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Ossie on eBay

June 5, 2008 by WendyB

There’s an amazing Ossie Clark snakeskin coat on eBay.


As you might recall, I have the jacket version.

Unfortunately, the coat is part of a “live auction.” I’ve never bid in one of those on eBay because of all the extra charges. In this case, the “buyer’s premium” is 22.5%! Plus, I don’t like this bullshit: “Most major credit card brands are accepted, however a 3% surcharge will be added to cover the charge made to us by our bank. There is a surcharge of 3.1% for American Express payments.” If you want to cover that charge, I say make your reserve price higher. But making a big production over it is tacky.

My opinion: Bid very carefully, and only if you’ve been CRAVING an Ossie snakeskin piece.

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  1. Make Do & Mend says

    June 5, 2008 at 9:53 am

    Good info -its such a pain.
    mind you I don’t do snakeskin so no lust over this! I’m scared of snakes…

  2. Miss Janey says

    June 5, 2008 at 10:00 am

    It’s certainly gorgeous, as is Miss Wendy’s. Undoubtedly someone will disregard all the extra charges adn BS to make it her own.

  3. Whiskeymarie says

    June 5, 2008 at 11:30 am

    In theory I would sell my soul for that stunning coat that is so “me” it hurts, but unless I get a call from Satan during the “live auction”, it ain’t happening.

  4. Kira Fashion says

    June 5, 2008 at 12:50 pm

    yours and the overcoat are really fancy! classic!!

    a kiss!!

  5. Sharon Rose says

    June 5, 2008 at 2:09 pm

    Hi Wendy-just as well you have your jacket already! You might have been seriously tempted otherwise, maybe?

  6. pistols at dawn says

    June 5, 2008 at 2:33 pm

    I like snakeskin, because I hate snakes and knowing they’ve died.

  7. Iheartfashion says

    June 5, 2008 at 2:51 pm

    Love your short version. You are the Queen of eBay, Wendy! How do you find such great stuff?

  8. WendyB says

    June 5, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    Iheartfashion, I’ve favorited lots of searches over the years. I just have to remember to check them!

  9. enc says

    June 5, 2008 at 4:48 pm

    It looks incredible.

    (I agree with you, just pad the price, you chiselers! Don’t nickel and dime us to death!)

  10. enc says

    June 5, 2008 at 4:49 pm

    I just read pistols’ comment, and his comment reminds me of some comments from our Zoo trip. I wonder if he was hovering behind us, eavesdropping!

  11. WendyB says

    June 5, 2008 at 4:50 pm

    ^^^ Nah, the restraining order forces him to keep a distance of 150 feet.

  12. Sister Wolf says

    June 5, 2008 at 7:15 pm

    Oh jesus, that coat is the fucking holy grail. Thank goodness I’m not in the income bracket to even consider buying it.

    Wendy B, have you seen the python coat and matching hat worn by pimp-turned-preacher “The Bishop?” It’s a stunning get-up!

  13. THE HOUSE OF STYLE says

    November 22, 2008 at 3:59 am

    that jacket is amazing my dear!!!!
    muah xx
    Marian

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