Someone practically steals a pair of Coach "Monet" OTK boots!

These Coach "Monet" black leather over-the-knee boots were a real steal for someone.  Not only was the seller's Buy It Now price of $40 a deal, but the seller accepted a best offer.  These were a size 8B and they appeared to be in very good condition with some wear on the soles.

These boots were made in Italy and originally retailed for $498.

This specific style of boot is several years old now, rarely appears for sale online and is highly sought after.  The only other pair listed on eBay is a new size 6.5 pair listed with a Buy It Now price of $259.99.   On Poshmark, a pre-owned size 8.5 pair is listed for $150, a pre-owned size 9.5 pair for $150 and a NWOT size 9.5 pair for $200.

Vintage Wild Pair black leather crotch-high boots get snapped up for $49.95!!!

I can't tell you how excited I was when I saw this post come through on my eBay alerts this morning.

Only to click on the link and see this.

In this case, the early bird really did get the worm!  These vintage Wild Pair black leather crotch-high got snapped up for $49.95!!!  One of the best deals I've ever seen on these boots, especially considering their new condition for the low, low price of $49.95.  I wonder how long the auction even lasted?!

I honestly can't say that I'm surprised as these boots even looked stunning from the thumbnail.  So they would have sold at around 7:30am local time, when I was getting ready for work.  Sigh...at least they weren't my size.

And did I mention FREE shipping?!  These babies are made of a nice thick leather so there's some pretty decent weight and I predict will cost at least $10-$12 to ship, especially since the seller is promising Priority Mail.  Yes, the winner practically stole these!  It will be curious to see if they reappear at a future date and sell for much more, what I like to refer to as "investment boots."

Although a small size 7, these were new without box!  The leather has that "like new" sheen and the soles are pristine.  Kudos to the seller for keeping these pristine without the original box.  However, as with most vintage Wild Pair boots I've come across, the heel tips will have disintegrated and need to be replaced.  Fortunately, an easy and cheap fix at most shoe repair shops, usually around $10.

If you've followed this blog (thank you!), I've tracked several sales of this particular Wild Pair style - just type "crotch" in the search box.  Not to be crass, but these boots top out at about 34" uncuffed and are truly crotch-high on most women.

This new size 10 pair sold in October 2018 for it's Buy It Now price of $399.99.

And for comparison purposes, this size 7 pair sold for $259.99 way back in 2013.

I've seen these sell for as much as $400-$500 during the holiday season.  Only the Frederick's of Hollywood thigh-high boots with metal heels fetch as much for vintage boots.

Finally, as a reward for reading down this far, I would be remiss if I didn't share one of my all-time favorite photos of these being professionally modeled.  You're welcome.

Someone practically stole a very nice Wilson's Leather trench coat.

Someone got a real steal on this very nice Wilson's Leather Pelle Studio trench coat for $13.03 plus $9.85 shipping.

This classic style leather trench was a size medium and appears to be in great condition!  It's double-breasted, features the requisite epaulets and wrist straps, and has a nice wide tie belt.  The leather also looks softer than many other Wilson's Leather trench coats I've seen.

I could definitely see pairing this with tall boots, matching leather gloves and a black beret for a very stylish and warm winter look!

A real steal on Balenciaga "All Time" boots!

These Balenciaga "All Time" thigh-high boots are near the top of my boot wish list, although I never thought I'd be able to afford them at their $1,695 retail.  I became kind of obsessed with them after I saw Celine Dion rocking a pair way back in September 2016 leaving the Ritz-Carlton in Los Angeles.

Pointy toes, pencil-thin stiletto heels, sleek lines, sumptuous black leather with just the right amount of sheen...perfect!

Needless to say, I was very surprised when a pair showed up on eBay this week and only sold for $530.  I'd been upset if someone got these boots in my size at this price, but these were actually a small size 36.

The seller listed these as "new with defects" and went on to say that the uppers had some minor scuffs from storage and the shaft of the right boot had a faint white stain.  If the defects appear in the photos, I sure can't pick them out.

The 4.25" heels don't concern me as much as the 29.5" shaft on somewhat short legs!  They're actually meant to be worn in this season's slouchy style.  These boots are stunning, that's for sure.  

The writing on the bottom makes me wonder if these were purchased for $340 at a sample sale or off-price retailer?!

A real deal on a vintage 1980s Emanuel Ungaro black leather dress

Someone practically stole this vintage 1980s Emanuel Ungaro black leather dress for its starting bid of $49.99.  This size medium dress features a button front and high collar with buttons.  The attention to detail on this dress is very impressive.

This would have been very tempting in a larger size and would look great paired with tall black leather boots, leather gloves, an angora beret and dark sunglasses.

Some real deals on my new favorite boot style!

Someone got a real deal on my new favorite style of boot on eBay.  These size 7 Candela "Cloti" black leather OTK boots with stacked heels sold for only $43!  Talk about a steal, especially since they originally retailed for $517.00 and were NEW WITH BOX!  These boots were listed with a Buy It Now price of $196.46.

I especially like the vintage style of these over-the-knee boots complete with stacked heels, buckle details, and the ability to wear them cuffed or uncuffed.  These would look amazing paired with skinny jeans and a black leather jacket.

Apparently, there are real deals to be found on these stunning boots as these size 8 boots, WORN ONCE by the seller, sold for only $39.99.

Now, just to find a pair in my size!

A leather catsuit for $26?!

I find it hard to believe that this real leather catsuit modeled after Sienna Miller's "Baroness" character in the GI Joe movie only sold for $26.00, or that the seller let it go for so little. The seller stated that it was custom-made for the girl in the photos and they didn't like the way it fit.

Obviously it didn't include the armor, the gloves, boots, belt, or prop guns. Still, for a custom-made leather catsuit, this was a steal at $26.00!

Of course, I have to wonder if this costume was made for roleplaying, Comic-Con, or Halloween? And as the suit was modeled outside, what do the lucky neighbors think?