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Guest Robin Winter

I just got these! Well, I just won the auction, I didn't get them yet, but they're paid for so they're technically mine now.

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I was so amazed to find something so nice in my size! (10w) I even did a google search to see if I could find them to find out what the retail price is, but I couldn't find these exact ones. Similar ones of the same brand apparently retail for anywhere from 120.00 to 170.00. Guess how much I paid for them??? 6.99!!!!! It's nice to know there are benefits to having extra big feet, not a lot of people to get in a bid war with :P

They're not brand new, but apparently they were only worn one time, and there were other pictures that show the bottoms and from what I could tell they probably really were only worn once, none of the writing on the bottom was even a little bit worn off.

I'm so excited about these shoes!

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Heeeeeeeeeeyyyyyyyyyyy!

Did you check with us about going shopping, Shilo?

I know it was on-line but an invitation would've been nice. :blush:

Great score though!

Huggs,

Joann

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Guest Robin Winter

I never stop shopping lately. I'm going to need an intervention soon :unsure:

Got a bid on a sewing machine currently, lol. Cross your fingers for me, I REALLY want it, but I can't afford to raise my bid.

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Good luck shopping Shilo. It's always fun finding a bargan and very therapeutic. It's good for you girl, in moderation of course. Kathryn

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you people and your shoes that actually fit >_< ... lol I wear a 13 mens, its impossible to find girl shoes in that size. But those are nice, I like them, good find!

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Congratz!

They look really feminine and pretty.

Love ebay-and have needed an intervention myself for years.Well a couple of people have tried actually-it'd take more than intervention for me at this point.

Enjoy those beauties.

Johnny

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Guest Robin Winter

Thanks ^_^ I also ordered a beautiful Green Sapphire ring for my sister, and a few more gems for my "Rock Collection". I even finally got an Opal! Been dying to get an opal since I started collecting. It's only itty, but it has a full range of dancing colors, it's beautiful. And I'm still the leading bid on that sewing machine *knocks on wood*

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Guest angels wings

Love the shoes , awesome bargain :) Shiloh your going to have to save your dollars and start renovating the house . Build an extra room your not going to be able to fit all your stuff and hers : p

Angel :)

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Guest Robin Winter

Got my shoes today ^_^

I haven't tried them on yet, though, since I'm still in my work shoes and heavy socks and they're all sweaty and gross. I'm a bit concerned though, they look a bit small :(

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Got my shoes today ^_^

I haven't tried them on yet, though, since I'm still in my work shoes and heavy socks and they're all sweaty and gross. I'm a bit concerned though, they look a bit small :(

Not to worry Shilo!

There are plenty of us who are more than willing to take them off your hands.LOL

Running away in zig-zag pattern with my head down incase of 12-gauge fire coming my way.

Huggs, :wub:

Joann

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Guest Robin Winter

I've ordered several times from the U.S. and so far I haven't had to pay anything extra for duty. The trick is to keep your items 20.00 value or less, I think they ignore those. I'm expecting to have to pay duty on a Nintendo DSi we ordered for our daughters birthday, so if I do I'll let you know what they charged me vs the cost of the item.

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My experiences importing from the US. YMMV

Items coming from the US are usually only charged the HorrendusSalesTax(HST) plus a handling charge of I beleive $10. It's been a while since I imported anything. That is if shipped via USMail(CanadaPost). Brokerage fees by courier companies are usually astronomical so I've avoided dealing with companies who do not ship via USPS(US Postal Service). Lower priced goods usually arrive with no "customs" charges attached. Ofcourse restricted goods are a different story.LOL

Huggs,

Joann

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