posted on March 1, 2006 06:38:15 AM new
I just discovered that eBay have now added "other" to their new and used options. I am really happy about that. Yesterday I listed a bunch of sewing patterns that are completely unused, but were printed in the 1980's. I just didn't know whether they were "new" or not, because they were not used, so "other" fits much better.
posted on March 1, 2006 06:43:54 AM new
I believe they would be considered New Old Stock and therefore could be listed as New if unused. I would put New Old Stock in your title (NOS) and label them as New. JMO.
Cheryl
"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
posted on March 1, 2006 07:50:05 AM new
Yes, I can do that in my listing, but until now there is a little box of options that come up for some pages with a New or Used option, that is the one that I never know what to put for old/unused items.
posted on March 1, 2006 08:26:08 AM new
Hmmm! So 1980s sewing patterns are "old" these days (New Old Stock now)?! I've ignored such things at the thrift stores. Any hint as to what kind of patterns would actually sell? Dresses, aprons, home decor, etc.?
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posted on March 1, 2006 08:35:46 AM new
road: Just do a completed search for sewing pattern (or whatever), completed, by highest price. I know some sellers who've used what they learned just that way quite successfully. Interesting stuff one sees too. Or are you just teasing Amber?
posted on March 1, 2006 08:56:19 AM new
Being of senior age, it's hard to believe that something from the 80s could be considered collectible or desirable! I shudder to think how many "old" patterns I've thrown out in the last 10 years--I started sewing in the 50s and kept them all. Used, of course.
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posted on March 1, 2006 09:01:09 AM new
You have to be signed in to ebay for this
completed search to work and thanks to fluffy for setting me right on the ubb code (I didn't know you could do this with ubb). I'm going to have to try this a few times for it to stick upstairs.
Check out the 50's vogue evening dress and the flapper hat patterns!
Edited to fix de ubb.
[ edited by bcpostcards on Mar 1, 2006 09:47 AM ]
posted on March 1, 2006 09:22:12 AM new
fLuff - Weewwww, even I had to scroll side to side for that one. Now I see what you mean about scrolling sideway's.
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. - Albert Einstein
posted on March 1, 2006 09:57:38 AM new
Roadsmith, I find that it's nostaligic patterns that sell, like characters on outfits from that era. Mine don't sell for much, I just stick them in my store, and eventually most of them sell. I like to buy just unused one, I've had too many with pieces missing, and I don't like going through each piece to see if they are complete. Not just the 80's of course, anything before that also. If you look at all the retro clothing that sells, some people want to make their own retro outfits.
posted on March 1, 2006 10:06:01 AM new
amber, just out of curiosity do you think the entertainment biz (movies, tv, etc) buys many patterns? I'm thinking they always want a certain look for their cast to wear, one that might not necessarily be on hand/in storage in a warehouse somewhere?
posted on March 1, 2006 10:39:41 AM new
Costumers do, yes. Not just Hollywood; there are costumers working in colleges and for theatrical playhouses all over the country.
As far as Hollywood goes, you haven't lived until you've been taken inside one of the giant warehouses full of every type of garb you can imagine. For many years now, Western Costume Company has opened its doors to the public once per year to rent out Halloween costumes. I went with some friends when I lived in Los Angeles. A friend of mine was outfitted in a British military colonial uniform of the sort that was worn in India. With his mustache, he was perfectly cast. I was dolled up as a saloon girl. It was a wonderful experience that I will never forget. Do it if you ever get a chance.
Ah, L.A. A celebrity on every street corner. I miss it sometimes.
posted on March 1, 2006 10:52:10 AM new
bcpostcard: I don't know about Hollywood, but I did sell a vintage knitting book of shawls for a very good price to a store in NY.
posted on March 1, 2006 11:18:33 AM new
I've sold several things to costumers around the country in the past few years. Can't remember now what they were. And props people like to get vintage stuff for stage plays, etc.
Sometimes at a yard sale if I see vintage ladies' hats, I suggest to the seller that she donate any that don't sell to the local theater dept. of a college or high school.
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posted on March 1, 2006 04:31:49 PM new
I have had a couple of Letterman, brush with fame type moments. Well maybe three, but I'll save one for some time in the future, and not just because it's juicy or anything. I also realize this will be boring to everyone but me, but hey, they're my utterly meaningless memories, go make your own.
Anyone see First Blood? Yeah, yeah, it was about a hundred years ago. (Eyes closing wistfully remembering ) I'll always have that bar scene (where Sheriff Teasle is in it) where I can clearly see the back of my head, and the blue (with color strips) puffy vest I was wearing, for several moments and up to several seconds at a time. Thank you, thank you, no autographs please. Anyways that movie was a blast, the parts I saw being made, which wasn't much at all really. An accidental extra job (wasn't looking for one but the opportunity arose), I got two days work out of it and made peanut cash, but it was fun, being a first for me, to see how a movie is made, the people working together to make it happen, the endless takes to get on film something close to what a director is wanting to happen, the hours of excruciatingly crushing boredom standing around doing zip, etc. Great casting: Stallone was just a short, little guy with an awesome build (very little body fat), dark, brooding, introverted. Wasn't around too much the short time I was there. Dennehy was actually really tall, huge barrel chest, a little too raucously/mischievously extroverted but surprisingly cheerful and pleasant too. I remember Dennehy had a very pretty blond accompanying him (she really stood out too because of her long hair contrasting against the long, thick and very pricy looking white fur coat she had on) the whole time Dennehy was on set. Every time he got a break he joined her on one of those stereotypical director's chairs. I got the sense he was also having a gret time, never looked frazzled or tired at all the time I was there.
Saw Stallone closer a second time, some moons later. I used to go a local gym at that time for some diversion, exercise and "bulk shakes". One day, enjoying? the usual routine reps/sets, in walks Stallone and Dolph Lungren, with personal trainers, kind of like they were an island apart from all else. Well actually they were, but I think you know in what sense I mean. You're not going to see too many hoverers in a gym, at least guys (sorry ladies), we're all stars in our own way and just people too, as they are. It just struck me that Stallone liked/likes to play joe everyman, struggling to make/do good while being real, but he wasn't. Most people in that kind of an environment, even though they don't know each other, will acknowledge others in some way, even if just a slight nod if eye contact is incidentally made in passing. Don't want to go on, cause I'm not moaning here about anything, I hope. They did their training, others carried their own.
You'll all be glad to know that that's my story recounting for the year, maybe longer. Sorry about going on for so long. Geez, why didn't anyone shut me up>
Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former. - Albert Einstein
) I'll always have that bar scene (where Sheriff Teasle is in it) where I can clearly see the back of my head, and the blue (with color strips) puffy vest I was wearing, for several moments and up to several seconds at a time. Thank you, thank you, no autographs please. 
Anyways that movie was a blast, the parts I saw being made, which wasn't much at all really. An accidental extra job (wasn't looking for one but the opportunity arose), I got two days work out of it and made peanut cash, but it was fun, being a first for me, to see how a movie is made, the people working together to make it happen, the endless takes to get on film something close to what a director is wanting to happen, the hours of excruciatingly crushing boredom standing around doing zip, etc. Great casting: Stallone was just a short, little guy with an awesome build (very little body fat), dark, brooding, introverted. Wasn't around too much the short time I was there. Dennehy was actually really tall, huge barrel chest, a little too raucously/mischievously extroverted but surprisingly cheerful and pleasant too. I remember Dennehy had a very pretty blond accompanying him (she really stood out too because of her long hair contrasting against the long, thick and very pricy looking white fur coat she had on) the whole time Dennehy was on set. Every time he got a break he joined her on one of those stereotypical director's chairs. I got the sense he was also having a gret time, never looked frazzled or tired at all the time I was there.