The other day I made what had to be one of my oddest purchases on eBay, home of millions of deals on Antiques, Art, Cars, Cell ,Collectibles, Electronics, Toys & Hobbies, Video Games, and Everything Else (yes, it’s really a category). One category that I have mostly overlooked has been clothing. I bought a new Coldwater Creek skirt for about a third of retail a few years ago, but that was about it. Lately, however, I found myself in the market for another item of clothing: a bra. I hate buying bras. Hate it. It's so hard to find one that fits. They are darn expensive. In desperation, I finally broke down and went to Victoria's Secret the last time I needed one, endured all the up-selling by the salesgirl (no, I do NOT want one in chartreuse--or black--or nude) and paid what I thought was an outrageous amount--$45. But I do have to admit it fits. I decided I wanted another one, but was unwilling to go back to VS and unwilling to pay $45. So, I looked at the tag, found out the exact name and size I needed, went to eBay, typed it in the Search, and badda-bing! There it was. New, without tags. Starting bid was $18.99 with $4.50 shipping. I decided on a maximum bid of $20.50, but was able to get it at the last minute for the opening bid amount. After shipping, it was essentially half-price (no sales tax). And, it is exactly what I wanted. No pushy VS salesgirl, no trip to the mall.
I wouldn't have bought just any bra from eBay. As all us gals know, no two bra styles (even in the same band size and cup size) fit the same. But, for a bra that I knew was going to fit properly, it was a great deal.
