For sale

[lnr]

I've been having a clear-out. I've got a pile to go to charity, a very small pile to keep even though it doesn't currently fit, and a couple of things which I think are a bit too good to just give away.

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These were bought for 40 pounds from ebay. They're a size 6, the heel is 6" tall, the platform is 2.5" tall. In total they measure 20.5" from top to bottom and nearly 7" across the top, although they have a small stretch panel, so I reckon they'd fit calves of about 12-15 inches. Never been worn out of the house, since they only just fit when I bought them. Looking for about a tenner.

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This was bought for 50 quid, reduced from 100 in the sale, and has only been worn on 2 or 3 occasions. It's in panels of a sort of chocolatey purple shade of suede (the photos are actually quite close to the real colour), and lined in a rich satin and measures 34" from waist to hem. While it's a size 10 it measures around 30" at the waist, and I believe was originally meant to be worn only slightly above the hips, I wore it at the waist instead as a size 12. Again, looking for around a tenner.

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Another ebay purchase this was bought as I was gaining weight again from my lowest and never quite fit, though I've kept it for years just in case I got back to my "target" size. It's a lovely cheong-sam style dress, labelled as being made in China, and in a pretty black satin with a red cherry blossom print. Measured flat it seems to be about 40" in the bust, 33-34" in the waist and measures 54" from neck to hem. It fastens with a zip up the side and then hidden poppers along the edge of the front wrapped section, with pretty frogged fasteners at the neck. I think a tenner is probably about right for this too.

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This was bought from Fairy Gothmother in 2003 and worn on a handful of occasions. It says 30" on the box, but the narrowest part of the corset measure 28" when closed, it's very stiff, so would possibly fit someone who would normally wear a 26" corset. Black PVC with purple PVC flames, steel busk at the front, steel boned and laces at the back. Supplied with original box. This was 160 quid new, and I'd really love to get somewhere near 50 quid for it now.

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Bought to go with the corset above these are a euro size 39 or about a size 6. These are black with purple flames on the tongue and heel and a purple horned skull motive on the toes. They can be adjusted for calf fit by tightening the laces, which go through a hole in the heel, or by adjusting the buckles, but have a zip closure for quick and simple everyday use. They've had quite a bit of wear but are still in good condition, although the purple leather has slightly discoloured on the toes. I can include a tub of New Rock leather polish, although I no longer have the original box. I believe I paid 115 quid for them and I'm looking for offers around 35. Obviously these would cost a lot to post as they weigh about half a stone.

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Feel free to point other people here if you know anyone who might be interested.

Oh, and there's a (slightly fuzzy) picture of me in the corset and the boots here.

Comments

[urbanevangelist.livejournal.com]

I would love the corset. DROOL!

[lnr]

Is that an offer? If so drop me a line at eleanorb@gmail.com with your address and I'll work out how much the postage will be.

[libellum.livejournal.com]

I'd be interested in the boots :) Whereabouts do you live? I'd be happy to come pick them up to save postage faff, especially since it'd mean I'd get to try them on first :)

[libellum.livejournal.com]

Oh and £35 sounds reasonable if they fit. :)

[lnr]

That sounds sensible, since we're both in Cambridge. And I presume you mean the New Rocks. I'll be in this evening or tomorrow evening, from about 6, and I live at 7 Bray. Best way to get here is to go down Norfolk Street, turn left just before the Man on the Moon and then turn right down the little alleyway by the carpark. Bray is the middle of the 3 blocks of houses/flats.

[libellum.livejournal.com]

Ah; I'm not in Cambridge, I'm in London, and for some reason I thought you were as well. That makes casually-trying-them-on a little trickier. However, I've been looking for some second-hand New Rock for ages, they'll be better than new ones 'cause they'll be worn in, and £35 is a good price. Postage will however cost nearly as much again, and I can't manage that. Do you know alixandrea? She's driving down to see me this weekend - if I speak to her, do you think it might be possible for the two of you to manage some sort of handover, and I'll paypal you money?

Edited to say that bank transfer is also fine :)

[lnr]

Oh, you might want to fix your Location on your profile page then. I knew I had vague memories you were a Londoner.

I don't know Alix personally, though I think we've met a couple of times, but I'd have no trouble at all with her picking them up and you paypalling me, though I really *do* prefer bank transfers.

So long as you don't have particularly high arches to your feet they'll probably be OK. They were fine on me until I gained weight and my feet expanded.

[libellum.livejournal.com]

You're right about the location! I can't believe it took two years for someone to point that out - I've managed to be completely blind to it :)

Do you mind holding these for me until I can confirm that Alix is willing to collect? And is there any possibility of you meeting her somewhere mutually convenient if for whatever reason coming to your house doesn't work for her?

[lnr]

Sure, no problem.

[lnr]

Have just replied to your LJ message, commenting here in case it doesn't notify you.

[lnr]

Oops, missed your edit. I've sent you a message with the bank transfer details in.

[mhoulden.livejournal.com]

Got to say I'm surprised hoiho hasn't piped up yet.

[lnr]

I don't think any of them would fit him!

[puddingcat.livejournal.com]

Hi - here form the Loos. I'd love the cheongsam, please! Let me know a Paypal address and how much postage will be.

[lnr]

I'd slightly prefer bank transfer, but if you prefer paypal it's eleanorb+paypal@chiark.greenend.org.uk and I'd say 3 quid for postage.

[lnr]

Hang on are you in Cambridge too? We could arrange to meet and save you the postage.

[kaet.livejournal.com]

The corset is very pretty, and also in a size I could do. But I wouldn't really get a chance to waer it.

[kaet.livejournal.com]

But now I'm being more tempted. Agh!