dibden Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Ladies I'm looking for some wedding dress advice.I'm trying to stick to my budget but of course once you start looking things can get out of hand. I haven't found a dress yet but I was wondering if I see a great dress I love can I justify the cost by planning to sell it afterwards? Does that work? Are they easy to find buyers for? Have many of you been able to sell the dress after and recoup some (half??) of the cost? Is it realistic to plan to sell if after or should I just stick to my oh so small budget.Would love to hear from the forum voices of experience Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48880-did-you-sell-your-wedding-dress-was-it-easy/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellenden Belle Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 No. I looked at selling my wedding dress many times - looking at ebay at similar dresses and suchlike.There are hundreds for sale out there and mostly I think you are better to stick to your budget, find something you absolutely love, and treasure it.I gave mine to Mind last week. It cost almost two grand, and was in almost perfect condition....if you're 5 ft 1 and a size 10 you could be in for a treat! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48880-did-you-sell-your-wedding-dress-was-it-easy/#findComment-780293 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Convex Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Also try wedding shops which sell vintage gowns. You never know, you might find the perfect one there! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48880-did-you-sell-your-wedding-dress-was-it-easy/#findComment-780312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEO313 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Why go over your budget and then try to sell it?Go over your budget and keep it! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48880-did-you-sell-your-wedding-dress-was-it-easy/#findComment-780364 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsAk Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 I found my dream claire pettibone dress in a shop in blackheath. I felt I couldn't justify the price so went online to a website either preloved or sellmywedding dress.com - I amazingly found my dress, in my size being sold brand new by a lady who had simply changed her mind and bought a different one. I got it brand new for half the price so it is worth having a look! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48880-did-you-sell-your-wedding-dress-was-it-easy/#findComment-780390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodliz Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Sold mine on ebay. I bought it new for ?500 (was on a strict budget) and sold it for ?50. I have 2 sons so there was no point keeping it - took up too much space in wardrobe. Like others have said there are loads and loads of 2nd hand dresses for sale. ebay was last thing I tried after listing it with some online sellers with no interest. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48880-did-you-sell-your-wedding-dress-was-it-easy/#findComment-780391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennyh Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I spent a fortune on my dress and have tried to sell it without luck. Had a couple of people come but no-one took it. Prob seems to be that if you are in the market for a second hand dress you don't have the sort of money to spend on an expensive second hand, or you may as well get a new dress, if that makes sense. I was asking 50% the price and it attracted people but when they came I think they were wanting a brand new dress for the cost...rather than a dress hat appeared as new but had obviously been worn. I reckon it's tough to get much over ?1k for a second hand dress... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48880-did-you-sell-your-wedding-dress-was-it-easy/#findComment-780570 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibden Posted September 11, 2014 Author Share Posted September 11, 2014 Thanks all for your posts and private messages. I really appropriate your thoughts. I just love this forum! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48880-did-you-sell-your-wedding-dress-was-it-easy/#findComment-780799 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladyruskin Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 If you have a small budget you could try the Oxfam wedding dress shop in Leatherhead. They have a large selection of dresses upstairs, not all of them second-hand some are designer samples which are donated. Mine had the original price tag in it of ?1000 and I got it for ?300...http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/local-shops/oxfam-shop-leatherhead Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/48880-did-you-sell-your-wedding-dress-was-it-easy/#findComment-780805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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