Vintage Wild Pair crotch-high boots for $250

Someone got a decent deal on these vintage Wild Pair black leather crotch-high boots in a size 8 for their Buy It Now price of $250 with free shipping.  These boots appear to be in excellent condition and measure a whopping 33.5 inches tall from top to bottom.  This style rarely appears on eBay and has been known to sell for around $500 in larger sizes.