A kind & generous reader let me know just now that she got these Rachel Comey hitch boots – in perforated leather! – at Steven Alan this week and saved an additional 15% with code springwelcome. That would make them $254!! Not a bad deal for Rachel Comey boots. In perforated leather no less.
And now for something completely different, but not really. I’ve been toying around with adding a “Marketplace” category here on Grechen’s Closet where readers could submit items for sale. I would be VERY picky about the posts/items I’ll eventually include in the marketplace; they would have to be for designers like Rachel Comey, Repetto, no6, Alexander Wang, etc. Since many of you come here to seek out items by these designers anyway, it seems logical to offer a solution for where to buy them used as well.
I would stay completely out of the buying/selling process, my role is curator and facilitator. I cannot be responsible for authenticating anything, although if I can tell that something is obviously fake, I’ll reject the post. I also wouldn’t charge any fees for doing this, maybe I’ll create a badge for you guys who are bloggers to post on your blogs though. Or correction, I’ll have Linda create a badge for me 😉
Is this something you would be interested in using? Either selling or buying? what would make you more or less inclined to use a marketplace like what I’m talking about?
I think this is an amazing idea! I read and have sold a few things through Laws of General Economy but am not a seller on there and the waitlist is huge so I feel funny hassling one of the people to post things on my behalf.
I also will be excited to shop this thing!
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i’m a big fan of laws of general economy also, nothing i’ve posted has ever sold though…
i guess i see this as very tightly curated, and focused on certain brands. although nothing is ever exactly as you plan it to be – so we’ll see! thanks for your feedback though!
I would be very interested as a buyer and seller! But would you consider other brands as well, like James Perse, splendid , jeans too? Like J Brand, Sevens etc??
Also you could also do some sort of app process as well. Like showing an eBay or bonanza ID to check feedback? Maybe not a requirement but a benefit?
And question for you, do Rachel comey shoes run tts?
Cheers!
omg, yes! of course i would include james perse, splendid, etc., any brand i would wear, or talk about already on grechen’s closet, i would accept in the marketplace.
wait. this could be dangerous ! 🙂
yes, i think rachel comey shoes run true to size. That said, i don’t have a pair of boots, only clogs and sandals…and my normal size always fits perfectly.
I hate to be a wet blanket on all of this, but I’m a little concerned about your well-being in this enterprise. I guess the thing that worries me is the lack of accountability that sellers or buyers would have, and then, where that puts you. It seems to me, right in the middle of it all. At least on etsy or ebay, there is some accountability to back you up. I’d hate to see this become a big headache for you. But that being said, if you are aware of the risks and really are excited to do this, then go for it!