'gaudy' eBay Photos?

Jovan · Apr 29, 2008

Yeah, not offensive so much as... distracting. But I've found most things these type of guys model on eBay when I search for "vintage suit" etc. aren't really what I have in mind anyway. [huh]

miserabelle · Apr 30, 2008

Well eclectic/1980s is kinda in style at the moment, if I were selling any of my vintage I'd try to make it look as on-trend as possible to get the best return. I think that as long as it accurately portrays the product then a little youth-oriented styling is probably in everybody's interests xx

ShortClara · Apr 30, 2008

The only time I really get bugged is when I see something like an Edwardian Walking Jacket over a bra, and then I'm thinking, "Gak! At least put a slip on, the frackin' thing is almost 100 years old dummy! I don't want your skin and oils all over it!" I may think the rest is stupid looking but I don't really care. The seller is trying to make the money, honey, and I respect that!

HadleyH · Apr 30, 2008

Jovan said:
Yeah, not offensive so much as... distracting.

My feelings exactly. I don't think those photos are offensive, may be they are in bad taste...but offensive? Nah.... it takes much more to offend me lol!

LizzieMaine · Apr 30, 2008

Actually, that gal in the blue cardie, flamboyant pants, and gold cummerbund is a dead ringer for my 17-year old niece. To her, the '80s are as far past as the '50s were when I was her age, so to their way of thinking I guess they're honestly projecting a "vintage look."

miss_elise · Apr 30, 2008

i'm actually more distracted by people who "show" off an item by lying it all higgeldy-piggedly on the bed and then expect you to know what it would look like on...

miserabelle · Apr 30, 2008

miss_elise said:
i'm actually more distracted by people who "show" off an item by lying it all higgeldy-piggedly on the bed and then expect you to know what it would look like on...

That really irritates me actually, my sister bought a dress recently that was photographed like that, they'd gathered the fabric to make the dress look as though it was a more 50s full skirted dress, when really it was dropped waisted and not nearly so flattering.

Luckily cotton is easy to alter and now it looks how it was 'supposed' to xx

Smuterella · Apr 30, 2008

miserabelle said:
That really irritates me actually, my sister bought a dress recently that was photographed like that, they'd gathered the fabric to make the dress look as though it was a more 50s full skirted dress, when really it was dropped waisted and not nearly so flattering.

Luckily cotton is easy to alter and now it looks how it was 'supposed' to xx

hmmm, thats a problem when you don't have a model or an amenable friend to take pictures of you. I NEED a mannequin badly.

epr25 · Apr 30, 2008

Yes Lady Day if you could change the title to something else that would be great!

CherryRed · Apr 30, 2008

Sunny said:
The "case in point" photo with the blue cardigan is a good example. The way the cardigan is pulled, squished, and partially-buttoned, there is absolutely no way to tell how it's shaped or how long it'd be without the belt, much less how it fits her measurements. It is not a helpful picture.

I think a good compromise would be if they photographed the item plainly so you could see what you were actually bidding on and then take a few different ones showing the different ways it could be worn. That way all customers would be satisfied.

PrettySquareGal · Apr 30, 2008

I'm bothered by sellers placing things on their nasty green shag rugs to take pictures or holding something for the camera with a close-up of their dirty fingernails. Yuck! One time I saw a vintage poster placed on top of a kitchen counter and over a sink to take the picture and was held down by drinking glasses! :rage:

gluegungeisha · Apr 30, 2008

CherryRed said:
I think a good compromise would be if they photographed the item plainly so you could see what you were actually bidding on and then take a few different ones showing the different ways it could be worn. That way all customers would be satisfied.

Definitely! Then you can show the item clearly, and demonstrate it's versatility. Win-win.

Sunny · Apr 30, 2008

CherryRed said:
I think a good compromise would be if they photographed the item plainly so you could see what you were actually bidding on and then take a few different ones showing the different ways it could be worn. That way all customers would be satisfied.

That'd be great!

Real Swell Gal · Apr 30, 2008

Is it just me or does the chick in the blue cardi look like her head is on crooked? Maybe that's why she thinks that outfit is cool. She doesn't have her head on straight.

LOL!
This thread is a hoot.

Smuterella · Apr 30, 2008

so everyone, what would be your perfect ebay listing and modelling style?

Real Swell Gal · Apr 30, 2008

Smuterella said:
so everyone, what would be your perfect ebay listing and modelling style?

I just prefer they put things on a dress form and give different veiws and a really good description.

gluegungeisha · Apr 30, 2008

Real Swell Gal said:
Is it just me or does the chick in the blue cardi look like her head is on crooked? Maybe that's why she thinks that outfit is cool. She doesn't have her head on straight.

LOL!
This thread is a hoot.

Goodness. Can you imagine how it would feel to come across this on the internet and have it written about you?

Smuterella · Apr 30, 2008

gluegungeisha said:
Goodness. Can you imagine how it would feel to come across this on the internet and have it written about you?

well said

gluegungeisha · Apr 30, 2008

Smuterella said:
so everyone, what would be your perfect ebay listing and modelling style?

I would like to see it alone on either a mannequin or a model wearing minimal makeup and in simple, head-on poses. That's just for practicality, so I can see exactly what the item looks like. I prefer photos taken against simple backgrounds and in daylight (outside is fine).

If the item has any flaws that the seller knows about, a close-up of them is always helpful.

It's the sellers choice as to whether the item should be shown matched with other clothing items, shoes or accessories. However, the seller should make sure that the items not for sale do not somehow detract from the value of the piece. Someone mentioned bare skin against an Edwardian piece -- that's a good example of what I'm talking about. A little creativity is wonderful, though.

Real Swell Gal · Apr 30, 2008

gluegungeisha said:
Goodness. Can you imagine how it would feel to come across this on the internet and have it written about you?

Well what do you expect in a thread dedicated to gaudy ebay photos?
If it were me I'd laugh because it was a joke and so is her outfit. I'd laugh because I'm confident enough not to care what other people think of how I look or what I wear. If you can't laugh at yourself, who can you laugh at?
Lighten up people.

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