Ever bought a bargain and then realized you have no use for it?

[snarlingcoyote]

I came upon some brand new Coach sneakers (Poppy, denim high tops, if anyone is interested) at the thrift last night for $6. Put them on my own feet, they seemed a bit big, which I thought meant they would fit the niece. Put them on when I got home and meandered around the living room and realized they fit perfectly.

Dang it. They'd be too small on the niece, as her foot is about a half-size to a size larger than mine. (Same general shape though.)

I put them back in the bag, ready to take them back to the store.

Today at work, I went on ebay and realized what a steal I'd gotten. Now I don't want to take them back, but there's a 95% chance they are too small for the niece. I'm too old for them.

This is how hoarding starts!

Maybe I'll give to my DN and tell her "they won't fit you, I know, but see if any of your friends can wear them." She has plenty of friends whose parents have a tough time making ends meet, and she and her friends trade clothes sometimes, so it wouldn't be looked on as charity.

Still. Too funny. Staring at those shoes, I really do know how hoarding starts!

 

[JessB320]

Why not sell them on eBay?

 

[karliebug]

I like the idea of asking her friends. You would make someone's day!

 

[RunDanceSkate]

What a great find. I sent you a PM.

 

[4GoofyCrew]

Today at work, I went on ebay and realized what a steal I'd gotten.

If you can verify that they are authentic (fakes are really good) sell them on eBay!

 

[Alesia]

Why not donate them? Does your school system have a clothing bank for students?

 

[Shagley]

I know exactly what you mean. A few months ago I ordered a pair of fake Ugg style boots when they were on clearance at Kohls.com for $9.00 because there was a long thread on here about what a great deal they were. When they arrived, they were really cute, but I realized they just weren't something that I would wear. I ended up taking them to work and giving them to a co-worker who is going to give them to her daughter for Christmas (there were still new in the box).

 

[la79al]

I got 2 of the princess dolls from Target back in August when the $30 dolls were ringing up $9. I figured I would give one to each of my girls so I got a Snow White and a Cinderella. Well since then, DD4 has decided that she has no interest in the Cinderella (but I'm definitely giving DD2 the Snow White) and the 2 other backup people I was planning on giving Cinderella to are only interested in Snow White as well. I figure I'll put it in the closet until some of the baby girls we know get a bit bigger so it does have a use, just not at all what I had planned.

 

[Disneyluvr]

I got 2 of the princess dolls from Target back in August when the $30 dolls were ringing up $9. I figured I would give one to each of my girls so I got a Snow White and a Cinderella. Well since then, DD4 has decided that she has no interest in the Cinderella (but I'm definitely giving DD2 the Snow White) and the 2 other backup people I was planning on giving Cinderella to are only interested in Snow White as well. I figure I'll put it in the closet until some of the baby girls we know get a bit bigger so it does have a use, just not at all what I had planned.

I would still give DD4 the Cindy doll because 4 yr olds change their mind often and when she sees her sis with one she will want one too.