A deal on rare $1,700 Italian thigh-high boots by 1969 Boutique

Even with pricey $30 shipping, these rare, new with box "1969 Boutique" brand thigh-high boots sold for their opening bid of $250.  These boots were a large size 44 or a USA 12.5.  The seller said they bought these boots from Italy and the original retail was $1,700.  The quality looks amazing and I especially like the stiletto heels.  The pointy toes are sexy, but might be a little too elongated for me.