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Like Liza I can be a tad bit obsessive about placement.
There are some collections that I'm OK buying from DS, and others that I would never buy without seeing placement first. I've happily paid over retail for a bag that really spoke to me. And since I've also been able to pick up a few deals at well under MSRP, I figure it all balances out.
Also keep in mind that after all the darn fees an e-bay seller would have to charge over $300 in order to clear $270 (MSRP on the Kristin Tote)
Not making excuses, just pointing out that the seller may not be making as much as it seems at first glance, unless they were able to get a great deal to begin with of course.
I tend to bring multiple handbags home, line them up, and just look at them until I decide which I like best. I often list the ones I decide not to keep on e-bay. Lots of times they'll sell for over MSRP, but I'll still lose money on the deal.

There are some collections that I'm OK buying from DS, and others that I would never buy without seeing placement first. I've happily paid over retail for a bag that really spoke to me. And since I've also been able to pick up a few deals at well under MSRP, I figure it all balances out.

Also keep in mind that after all the darn fees an e-bay seller would have to charge over $300 in order to clear $270 (MSRP on the Kristin Tote)
Not making excuses, just pointing out that the seller may not be making as much as it seems at first glance, unless they were able to get a great deal to begin with of course.
I tend to bring multiple handbags home, line them up, and just look at them until I decide which I like best. I often list the ones I decide not to keep on e-bay. Lots of times they'll sell for over MSRP, but I'll still lose money on the deal.
