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This should not have tanked. KWS help please!

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by katzoid, Jul 11, 2004.

  1. katzoid

    katzoid VFG Member

    Hi Everyone,

    This great Victor Costa dress JUST tanked.

    <img src="http://image.inkfrog.com/pix/katzoid/vc_1.jpg" width=240 height=469>

    I think it should have sold but what do I know.

    Anyway, I don't use very many KWS in my titles but I would love some suggestions for this.

    Thanks
    Kat !~)
     
  2. bartondoll

    bartondoll Guest

    Kat, no this should not have tanked...I would relist it starting tomorrow and let it
    run for 7 days. I'm not listing now, but in the summer I try not to have anything end Fri, Sat, or Sun - and never during the
    day.

    You started on Thursday, and Thursday
    night ebay is down for maintenance - which left a summer weekend for it to
    be 'found'. I would also have it
    end around 10:00 est or 7:00 pst (p.m.)

    Another suggestion would be to list in
    cont. clothing as well as 80s vintage.

    keywords? I think I would scrap the Victor Costa, because unfortunately,
    this dress will sell on it's own design
    rather than the VC label I think.

    I'm curious what this would look like with
    a crinoline underneath? The skirt looks pretty full.

    KWs? What about something like:

    KNOCKOUT! Vintage Retro STRAPLESS Designer Dress - 12

    (I don't think having 80s is necessary if you have it listed in 80s). The key is to get people to actually see the dress and
    'strapless' is a definite....Full Skirt would also be good.

    Of course I'm not listing anything right now, so take anything I say with a
    grain of salt!

    :)
     
  3. Patentleathershoes

    Patentleathershoes VFG Veteran VFG Past President

    I just was reminded of "Twister" with that polka dotted panel ....

    i am surprised that tanked too...extremely unique and cute
     
  4. oh my goodness....... get that petunia back on! That is one of the best looking design dresses!

    I have noticed a total upswing in hits, bids and interest in all catagories over the past week. Maybe it's because graduations are over, kids are moved and July 4 holiday is over. Or maybe it's just some other mysterious bug! Who knows!!!

    Agree with bartondoll's suggestions. Victor Costa is problably not that well known so go with design keywords as she mentioned.

    It'll sell............ ;)
     
  5. ps Kat - get an auction link in your signature file here too! :)
     
  6. ourbabyroo

    ourbabyroo Registered Guest

    Kat ~

    I can't believe that one tanked!

    I agree with losing "Victor Costa". I have sold one Costa and it didn't sell the first time - but did on the relist (and I dropped the name from the title)

    I like Sue's title and would definitely add "full skirt".

    Maybe even splurge for the extra dime and run it for 10 days - if the right people see this, you could easily have a bidding war on your hands. :)

    Good luck!
    Christine

    Christine
     
  7. katzoid

    katzoid VFG Member

    Thanks everyone, they are great suggestions.

    I'm going to play with the title this afternoon have to go to the Sal. Army to day to drop off stuff and of course look around:)

    Barbara-I didn't even realize there wasn't a link! This may take awhile but I'll get it here.

    Anyone remember how:)

    Kat !~)
     
  8. Patentleathershoes

    Patentleathershoes VFG Veteran VFG Past President

    Go to your control panel and under edit profile you can edit your signature to put the url for your about me page or auctions there : )
     
  9. katzoid

    katzoid VFG Member

    just testing for auction link


    Kat !~)
     

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