Guru Paisley
I have been coveting the Guru Paisley Duvet designed by Vera for Anthropologie for months and months. There is no way I could shell out $350 for the duvet (not to mention the bedskirt & shams on top of that...adding up to over $500). So, I have resorted to stalking eBay for months now. Waiting, and waiting.
It's been listed for $174.99 for a while. Still way out of my price range.
I was at Anthropologie a couple months ago, browsing their SALE section and I saw the Featherfew duvet for $69.99. Now that was a price that I could afford. I bought it, even though it really wasn't my style. I figured it's from Anthropologie, I have to like it. I kept it in my closet for a while, and stared at it often, wishfully imagining that it were the Guru Paisley. I decided that settling just wasn't going to work. I would be too unhappy with it, and I wouldn't enjoy it.
Featherfew
So I listed it on eBay. It sold for $140. I kept this in my Paypal account, and caroused eBay, for several more months. Until two days ago, when I offered $140 for a Guru Paisley Duvet. She accepted.
A recap.
- 69.99 - Featherfew Duvet
+ 140.00 Sold Duvet
-140.00 Guru Paisley Duvet
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Total = $69.99 out of pocket
That is the story of how I got the duvet that I wanted, at the price that I wanted. It took time (about 6+ months). But it was worth it! I can't wait for it to get here, and to be able to put it in our new home!
Caroline
20 comments:
Way to make a deal, Mama!
I love the colors - can't wait to see what it looks like in the new house!
Nice going! I am loving those colors in the first one. No wonder you liked it so much! I can't wait to see it in your new house!
Way to go! I work at Anthropologie and always find it hard to make it home with a paycheck!
-chelsey
Gotta love a good deal! Talk about patience :) I need to learn that! :)
Awesome deal!
I love your blog, I'll be following now. Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Wow, good work! A perfect example of how patience pays off- and wins out over instant gratification! Easier said than done.
Sweet dream of a deal! Just stunning - fresh and light!
I was at Anthropologie just yesterday and purchased a really pretty cream and sugar set for a mere seven dollars, I save things for gift giving. I love knowing that I have something without having to splurge on a last minute gift.
pve
Love making deals like that! Awesome job!
Ha! The worst is when they give you an extra 40% off sale! :)
-chelsey
That is awesome! I wish I had your luck. I am coveting one that I saw online but I dont want to shell out the money for it! Yours is beautiful!
I LOVE that duvet. I love the way you worked this...awesome. I would so do the same thing...patience pays off!
Thank you for stopping by on SITS day! I am a new follower.
Holly
504 Main
It's gorgeous!
That rocks!
It is gorgeous. Can't wait to see the pictures of it in your new house!
hi just lucked uponm your blog- and love the first post i just read- you are a gal after my own heart- if its meant to be..then its worth waiting for! do you think you could find me some tolix stools this way hee hee!
melissa
miss sew & so
Smart shopping!! See, it just proves that if you stick to your guns and hold out for what you truly want, it usually comes your way.
amazeballs!!! I love Anthropologie. I actually would just like to live in the store. Sigh. That duvet is gorgeous. I'm actually really jealous (but still totally happy for you) right now!
I love a good story like this one. That duvet is fabulous! Perfect timing for your new house!
I love a good bargain - even just hearing about one. Gold star for good shopping!
Hi,
Thanks for stopping by my blog. I do have a Red front door. The red rocking chair on the blog, and red leather chairs.
Love your blog.
debi
http://www.personalityispreferred.blogspot.com
Oh how we think the same way! Don't you just love ebay?
I just found your beautiful blog, and I'm having fun looking around!
Can't wait to read more :)
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