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lilmonkeyj · Nine West

Does anyone know the brand of this shirt?

Elle · Hermes

I don't recognize it, unfortunately. Looks a little vintagey.

Why didn't the seller know the brand? Is the tag cut out?

rar210 · Marc Jacobs

Just thought I'd post the pic for ya - never seen the top before, sorry!

lilmonkeyj · Nine West

It's supposed to be new without tags. It comes with some lip balm from Anthropologie, so I was wondering if it's from there.

I have an question in to the seller, but I haven't got a response yet. I really want it, so I thought I'd ask here in case I don't get an answer in time.

laken1 · Hermes

Yeah, I'd ask them if they know the brand - as a seller I would put it in the description so I don't think it's unreasonable to ask them. It's really cute!

-- Edited by laken1 at 15:54, 2006-03-16

exsupahero · Kate Spade

I think it's one of those generic shirts... the kind you can get out of country for really cheap. I don't think it has any "real" brand name to it. It looks like shirts I've seen in southeast Asia (except this looks more well-made) so unless you really like it, don't pay too much.

Just my observation though...

rocky · Coach

Yah it does look like a generic shirt from Asia. I doubt it has a brand. Usually sellers add in a name brand accessory (like the Anthropologie lip balm) just so they can have the Anthropologie name in the title. If the shirt was really from Anthro, the lip balm wouldn't be there in most cases. Lots of sellers do this.

lilmonkeyj · Nine West

I just got a reply from the seller. They don't tell you the brand due to competitive reasons. I think you guys might be right about it. That sucks...

lynnie · Chanel

Ask them about the material- Is it soft cotton? or can you describe the feel of the shirt. That is a good way to tell quality- cheaper shirts often don't have a soft hand- in that style of shirt- it should be soft, not stiff. If it is stiffer- like a lot of anthropologie stuff, i wouldn't pay more than $25, which is probably what some $48- $58 anthropologie shirts are worth sold at a different store- they can just get away with charging more because of their name.

laken1 · Hermes

Yeah, no matter where it's from if it's cute & you like it, get it. I usually just set a max i'm willing to pay on ebay & stop there - not get caught up in a bidding war. I don't see an issue with it not being "name brand" & not from anthro if you like it, does it matter?

lilmonkeyj · Nine West

No, the name brand doesn't really matter. It's at $31 and has 5 more days to go. My max price would be around $35. Don't think it's going to happen...

laken1 · Hermes

lilmonkeyj wrote:

No, the name brand doesn't really matter. It's at $31 and has 5 more days to go. My max price would be around $35. Don't think it's going to happen...

Whoa. I don't blame you one bit! That seems like a lot - people on ebay are crazy! That's why I like to sell there.

lilmonkeyj · Nine West

Laken, you're too funny! I'm actually crazy enough to spend that much!

laken1 · Hermes

lilmonkeyj wrote:

Laken, you're too funny! I'm actually crazy enough to spend that much!

Yeah, it's the whole 5 day thing that throws me. Makes me think it's going to double. Plus I'm such a cheapie when it comes to ebay because I'm afraid i'll spend a lot on something & hate it. So you aren't crazy, i'm just cheap.