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Preowned wedding dresses

sparklynnsparklynn member
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anyone bought/sold a preowned dress? I have an un-altered/in-worn beautiful dress I bought for my wedding to my ex. We called off the wedding before and alterations were made and it's been hanging in a closet for 3 years.  Seems like a shame for such a pretty dress to go un-used, but I'm not sure I want to wear it in my wedding to my fiancé...It was a horrible breakup and I kind of want a fresh start. 

Thoughts? I wouldn't be looking to recoup full price, but would like to get something for it.  Also considering whether to buy used this time, after the last dress went un-worn and we lost most of what my family spent on the first wedding, I'm hesitant to spend that kind of money again this time around.
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    geebee908geebee908 member
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    sparklynn said:
    anyone bought/sold a preowned dress? I have an un-altered/in-worn beautiful dress I bought for my wedding to my ex. We called off the wedding before and alterations were made and it's been hanging in a closet for 3 years.  Seems like a shame for such a pretty dress to go un-used, but I'm not sure I want to wear it in my wedding to my fiancé...It was a horrible breakup and I kind of want a fresh start. 

    Thoughts? I wouldn't be looking to recoup full price, but would like to get something for it.  Also considering whether to buy used this time, after the last dress went un-worn and we lost most of what my family spent on the first wedding, I'm hesitant to spend that kind of money again this time around.
    Do you have a bridal consignment shop in your area? That could be a good means of selling it without too much hassle.
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    MesmrEweMesmrEwe member
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    There are bridal consignment shops in many areas.  Otherwise Ebay! May be your best bet since you can list the designer, style, etc.  Or, many charities will accept it as a donation.  
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    cupcait927cupcait927 member
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    edited April 2017
    There are websites you could sell your dress on - preownedweddingdresses.com and tradsey.com are two big ones that come to mind.
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    southernbelle0915southernbelle0915 mod
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    You can also donate it if that's your thing. 
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    CMGragainCMGragain member
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    I don't know what your tax situation is, but if you donate the dress, you can write off the cost of the dress, since it is new and unaltered.
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