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2/7 Final Drop on Allen Edmonds Burton 9.5 EEE

post #1 of 15
1/25/11 at 2:16am
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2/7: Final price drop on the AE Burtons; shipping to CONUS only.

1/26: Thanks to everyone for the gentle feedback on proper selling protocol; it is humbly appreciated. I have sold the Tramezzas, for my original asking price, to the person who sent the first PM.


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I've been picking up a few things on here lately (good deals / great sellers!), and thought I would check to see if anyone is interested in some shoes I have that didn't fit me.

The first item is a pair of Ferragamo Tramezza Filosofo monks, size 10D that I picked up here on SF from Mr. Ed Morel. I paid $400 for them brand new, and I'm wondering if anyone would be interested in them for $200 shipped in US [SOLD].


The second item is a pair of AE Burtons in black, size 9.5EEE that I picked up on eBay from Allen Edmonds eBay store. These also just didn't fit right, so they too went in the closet after wearing them a few times. You'll notice in the photos that although the soles show wear, the uppers are in excellent condition. I just bought a pair of used Burtons from the "Mega AE Sale" thread for $75 that fit better, but didn't look nearly this good; I'm offering these at $70 -> $65 shipped to CONUS (trees not included).










Thanks!
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post #2 of 15
1/25/11 at 5:32am
From "D" to "E" is a matter of a mild professional stretch....I do it all the time with US shoes...better than dropping USD200 for something you really liked...IMHO of course.
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post #3 of 15
1/25/11 at 3:19pm
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Originally Posted by meister View Post
From "D" to "E" is a matter of a mild professional stretch....I do it all the time with US shoes...better than dropping USD200 for something you really liked...IMHO of course.

People have told me this , but I've never been able to achieve satisfactory results from a stretch whether at the cobbler or at home.

Regardless, The tramezzas are a good deal and a forum favorite styled monk. The toe is not my cup of tea, but someone out there should get ON a good deal! Look to be in great shape!
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post #4 of 15
1/25/11 at 6:46pm
PM sent on Ferragamos
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post #5 of 15
1/26/11 at 12:41am
With Ferragamo, what seems to work for me is their EE width. I usually size down 1/2 a size from my US size (they tend to be rather long anyway), and that gets the job done.
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post #6 of 15
1/26/11 at 10:56am
QUESTION (1/26): Because I'm new to selling here (been buying for 3+ years) I'd like honest advice from the experienced sellers. I've had numerous PM's for the Tramezzas at this price, so I'm thinking of moving them to eBay. I'm not trying to be a tool, but I really had no clue as to what I should ask for them. Hence the Interest Check. So, what's the appropriate thing to do when there are multiple interested parties? As an interested party here is my reply: I have bought and sold many items on various forums ranging from low dollar items to vintage stereos and Corvette parts. Whenever I list an item for sale with a price attached, it's proper to follow the 'first come first served' procedure. If for some reason the deal does not work out with the first person to respond, I would then contact the second etc. If the listed item generates a lot of interest, I personally do not think it's proper to pull it and re-list it on an auction site just to try and generate a few extra dollars. The original listed price is one that you as a seller thought was fair. If the price is high, you may not get many responses or you might have a few people asking if you would consider taking less for the item. If the price is a fair one, you may get many responses. Me? I list it for sale and stand by it. I am always open to offers to accept less. That's my choice, but I would never be comfortable in starting a bidding war over something I listed at a fixed price. You also mentioned that you have purchased many items. How did those deals work? Did anyone pull out because they may have had a lot of 'interest' in the item? If so, how would you feel about the seller? Just sayin. You seem like a decent fellow just because of the fact that you even asked the question. However this is your sale and nobody is holding a gun to your head. You can do whatever you feel is right for you. Bobby A
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post #7 of 15
1/26/11 at 11:13am
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Originally Posted by TheSauceBoss View Post
QUESTION (1/26): Because I'm new to selling here (been buying for 3+ years) I'd like honest advice from the experienced sellers. I've had numerous PM's for the Tramezzas at this price, so I'm thinking of moving them to eBay. I'm not trying to be a tool, but I really had no clue as to what I should ask for them. Hence the Interest Check. So, what's the appropriate thing to do when there are multiple interested parties?

As an interested party here is my reply:

I have bought and sold many items on various forums ranging from low dollar items to vintage stereos and Corvette parts.

Whenever I list an item for sale with a price attached, it's proper to follow the 'first come first served' procedure. If for some reason the deal does not work out with the first person to respond, I would then contact the second etc.

If the listed item generates a lot of interest, I personally do not think it's proper to pull it and re-list it on an auction site just to try and generate a few extra dollars. The original listed price is one that you as a seller thought was fair. If the price is high, you may not get many responses or you might have a few people asking if you would consider talking less for the item. If the price is a fair one, you may get many responses.


Me? I list it for sale and stand by it. I am always open to offers to accept less. That's my choice, but I would never be comfortable in starting a bidding war over something I listed at a fixed price.

You also mentioned that you have purchased many items. How did those deals work? Did anyone pull out because they may have had a lot of 'interest' in the item? If so, how would you feel about the seller? Just sayin.

You seem like a decent fellow just because of the fact that you even asked the question.

However this is your sale and nobody is holding a gun to your head. You can do whatever you feel is right for you.

Bobby A

I second that. Once you list a price, it's the honorable thing to stick by it.

Besides, just because you got a lot of pm's on SF at that $200 price, it does NOT mean ebay will do any better.

They are nice, but they are USED. Used Tramezzas (even in very nice condition) on ebay sell for $125 to $225 usually, with most being in the mid $100's. ALSO, take into account the 7% that ebay charges & that eats away at your profit as well. You may well do worse on ebay.

Just my opinion.

By the way, I HATE that "interest check" crap. If it's nice stuff, OF COURSE the thousands who peruse SF are interested. If it's crap, then not so interested. Tramezza's in nice shape on SF= INTERESTED. Walmart special brogues on SF= NOT INTERESTED.

Good luck regardless of your decision.
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post #8 of 15
1/26/11 at 1:22pm
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Originally Posted by isshinryu101 View Post
I second that. Once you list a price, it's the honorable thing to

Exactly. First to stick $200 in your pp acct, winner.

Im not one of the int parties so BOL to all
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post #9 of 15
1/27/11 at 2:40pm
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Tramezzas are sold; price drop on AE Burtons.
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post #10 of 15
1/28/11 at 6:46pm
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Price drop
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post #11 of 15
1/30/11 at 1:36pm
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Price drop to $75 shipped. I paid this much last week for a pair of used Burtons that weren't this nice...you're getting a good deal!
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post #12 of 15
1/30/11 at 6:09pm
Hello

Interested in the shoes (I'm too new here to send a PM). Will you ship to Canada?

Thanks
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post #13 of 15
1/31/11 at 12:44pm
PM sent
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post #14 of 15
2/3/11 at 1:56am
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Burtons still available; price drop.
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post #15 of 15
2/7/11 at 4:51pm
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Final price drop.
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