Sunday, August 26, 2012

The Many That Got Away

Chinoiserie wallpaper - outbid on eBay
Are you haunted by items you missed out on - too late on One Kings Lane, outbid on eBay, or passed it up at the store and went back and it was gone? Here are my top five items that I keep pictures of just to drive myself crazy, thinking they might reappear.

Gold pagoda chandelier - outbid on eBay

Kate Spade vase - not on my radar screen until after it was discontinued

Pair of gold dot lamps - missed out on eBay

Silk ikat bolster - too late on One Kings Lane

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  1. Kerry Steele- Design du MondeAugust 26, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    There are a few things at actual live auction that haunt me. I use a sniping tool for eBay and often get what I want unless it goes too high for my wallet.

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  2. Linda {Calling it Home}August 26, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Only once in a while. I am an eBay addict, app and all, so I just set the price I am comfortable with and try not to look back. There is a rug that World Market no longer carries...I torture myself over that one!

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  3. KarenaAugust 26, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    Those are heart-breakers Beth. It is a good thing you find so many other great items.

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena
    2012 Artists Series

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  4. Lisa MendeAugust 26, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Beth, I know how you feel! I have a friend that uses an ap called sniper. she always gets what she wants

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  5. Vickie H.August 26, 2012 at 11:51 AM

    I love every single one of those items!!! And I am sick for you that you did not come out the winner. That wallpaper would have been the find of the century!!!! And that Kate Spade vase? Oh my!!!

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  6. The enchanted homeAugust 26, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    That wallpaper made me click right on over to Ebay to see if there was more! OMG, its sooo beautiful! I hate the feeling of losing a great find...makes us that much more eager to pounce on the next one:)

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  7. (Ri)CharmedAugust 26, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    I am also loving that wallpaper! I don't do wallpaper, but that one could sway me! I'm an eBay seller and buyer and that place is the site of heartbreak. On Etsy, I waited a day too late to buy this http://www.etsy.com/listing/101130022/vintage-original-oil-painting-hollywood?ref=usr_faveitems on Etsy and it was gone. =(

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  8. SqueakAugust 26, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Yes, there have been a few that I've let get away. A French painted armoire I saw in Toronto about 20 years ago. A beautiful floral chintz that's been discontinued. And a stone bust that would have looked lovely sitting on my desk. Heavy sigh.

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  9. The-CountrypolitanAugust 26, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Many times I have found great one of a kind items for clients that I would love to have for myself... I always tell them that I have first dibs if they ever decide to get rid of the items...!

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