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MY SLEUTHING SKILLS ARE PRETTY SLICK AND THE HUNT CONTINUES TO BE FANTASTIC!

file0001209214386-ebook-cover-111via MY SLEUTHING SKILLS ARE PRETTY SLICK AND THE HUNT CONTINUES TO BE FANTASTIC!

THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION: FINDERS’ CLUE #17

    Finding true vintage fashion items is not rocket science, BUT having lots of success requires that many bits of experience, knowledge and skill come together.  These pointers may seem boring or obvious by themselves, but together they make a big difference in the number of great finds I bring home!  

     Of course, there are many more details involved with each one, but the basic idea is where to start . . . . . . .

 

Finders’ clue #17 – Don’t be afraid to ask, respectfully, if a discount for multiple items or damaged items might be given.  

 

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy

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Book:  How to Find the Best in Vintage Fashion available on Amazon.com

THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION: FINDERS’ CLUE #14

     Finding true vintage fashion items is not rocket science, but it does involve many bits and pieces of knowledge, skill and experience that come together.  They may seem simple and boring by themselves, but together they have made me the successful sleuth I am!  Of course, there are more details involved with each one, but the basic idea is where to start.

FINDERS’ CLUE #14:  DON’T BE THROWN BY SIZE LABELS IN VINTAGE GARMENTS.  IF YOU’RE NOT REALLY SAVVY ABOUT THE WAY SIZES HAVE CHANGED, TRY IT ON!  IT JUST MIGHT FIT YOU . . . . . . . . . .

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy

Blog:  Magicvintagespy.com

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Book:  How to Find the Best in Vintage Fashion available on Amazon.com

THE MYSTERIOUS CRAFT OF MANIFESTING TRUE VINTAGE FASHION: FINDERS’ CLUE #13

     Finding true vintage fashion items is not rocket science, BUT it does involve lots of bits of skill, knowledge and experience that come together.  Each one may seem boring and simple alone, but in combination they have made me VERY successful!  Of course, there are more details involved with each one, but the basic idea is where to start . . . . . . .

CLUE #13 – THE ITEMS ON THE “VINTAGE” RACK MAY NOT  REALLY BE VINTAGE- AND CERTAINLY NOT TRUE VINTAGE!

 

Morgana Martin, the Magicvintagespy

Blog:  Magicvintagespy.com

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Book:  How to Find the Best in Vintage Fashion available on Amazon.com