In the world of fashion, trends come and go at a rapid pace. What may be considered hot one day can quickly cool off the next. As a fashion enthusiast, I pride myself on being able to spot trendy pieces and value them accordingly. However, there are times when even the most seasoned fashionistas can get it wrong.
In a recent episode of my YouTube series, “You won’t believe how wrong I was when I valued these 2 boho items!!!” (episode #166), I made a major blunder when it came to valuing two boho items. As someone who loves the bohemian style, I thought I had a good eye for spotting valuable pieces in this aesthetic. However, I quickly learned that even I can make mistakes.
The first boho item I incorrectly valued was a vintage fringe vest. I thought this piece was a rare find and would fetch a high price on the market. However, after doing some research and consulting with a few experts, I realized that the vest was actually a mass-produced item from a popular fast-fashion retailer. It turns out that the vest wasn’t as valuable as I initially thought, and I had vastly overestimated its worth.
The second boho item that I misjudged was a pair of hand-painted wooden bangles. I was enamored with the intricate designs on the bangles and assumed they were one-of-a-kind artisan pieces. However, after getting them appraised, I discovered that they were actually mass-produced replicas of traditional designs. The value of the bangles was far lower than I had anticipated, and I was surprised by how wrong I had been in my valuation.
It can be humbling to admit when you’ve made a mistake, especially when it comes to something you’re passionate about like fashion. However, this experience has taught me an important lesson in being more thorough in my research and not jumping to conclusions based on appearances alone.
In the end, the boho items may not have been as valuable as I initially thought, but they still hold a special place in my heart. They serve as a reminder to always do my due diligence and not let my emotions cloud my judgment when it comes to valuing fashion pieces.
So next time you’re evaluating your own wardrobe or shopping for boho treasures, remember to take your time, do your research, and trust in the process. You never know what hidden gems you may uncover when you look beyond the surface. And who knows, maybe you’ll have your own “You won’t believe how wrong I was” moment!
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Another Fabulous Haul! Here Fishy Fishy!! ❤
The 70s were the best time to be a kid. So many colors and psychedelic designs…
i like tribbits
You find the most interesting thing’s, I’m into the 70’s!!!
I want that scorpion
Love your show every week!
The tooth puller hooligans are amazing!
congrats on 3k. you work hard,you deserve it
John,I know you don't always sale things right away so would you consider doing an episode on things that took longer than expected and possibly sold for less than you anticipated?
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I can't remember if I commented. I thought the fish trivet were giving partridge family vibes. Love it!
Nice!
Kimmy loves the Buddha!
My wife said I can hang this week’s prize on the wall if I win. That’s huge!
I would have thought that the sewing basket was a magazine rack… lol! Good thing you have such a great research guy!
That scorpion is very cool! I wanna make something like it