VINTAGE—8” Betsy McCall—1958 SCHOOLGIRL—COMPLETE

Description: This year I am continuing to down-size many of the items in my huge Betsy McCall collection that I started in the late 1980s—or maybe you could say, in 1960 with my first 8” Betsy doll… If I am selling other vintage Betsy McCall auctions, you can see them in my Seller’s List: https://www.ebay.com/sch/antiq45/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from= 5 day auction— This auction is for the blue-line variation of the 1958 version of American Character’s ‘Schoolgirl’ outfit for their popular 8” Betsy McCall doll. The other 1958 variation has thin black lines on each side of the blue lines. This outfit is complete and the items in this auction range from Excellent to Good condition. NOTE: I have included indoor (flash) and outdoor pictures of the same outfit. You will recieve:-- cotton school dress – It is clean with no holes or tears and has securely attached shiny snaps – looks as if it was only lightly played with. – I am trying to show you in the two closeup pictures where the red from the felt has bled slightly into the skirt fabric in a few small areas near the felt – There are a couple of loose stitches at the bottom (hem end) of the back seam. You can either knot the two long pieces of string which are still at the end of the seam, which can be knotted together, the end of the seam can be restitched (I can do this if the Buyer requests it). – I’d call it in Very Good condition-- matching panties – clean with no stains, tears or missing stitches – elastic is still stretchy tight – Excellent -- socks – no holes, tears or missing stitches – They may not be an original pair because one is a bit longer than the other, though the sock fabric and coloring are the same – coloring has darkened some over time. They can be lightened with a soak in Biz or OxyClean – after cleaning, they will be ExcellentNOTE: I changed my mind on which pair of socks to put with this outfit and the winning bidder will receive the better pair which is with the outfit in the indoor (firs set) of pictures. -- shoes – both still have their knobs and look nice – however both shoes have the teeny beginnings of a split in the buttonholes – if you run your fingernail over the base of the stem of each knob, you will feel how it has begun to come away from the shoe - I do not button the shoes any more to ensure the integrity of these 65-year-old items! – Good condition PRICING NOTE: I have been recording the eBay selling prices for Betsy items for about 24 years. I have recorded 12 sales averaging $52.30 and the highest price this complete outfit has sold for is $97.97! I used these prices and the condition of each piece of this outfit to determine the beginning bid and Buy-It-Now price of this auction. You can take it from there! A beginning bid will automatically eliminate the opportunity to use the Buy-It-Now option.. *** This cute outfit came to me through ebay. I have a smoke free home and I do not smell unpleasant odors on it, but I cannot guarantee what environment it came from. In my opinion, this classic school dress will make a nice addition to your collection—just as it did for mine.*** Please e-mail any questions before you bid. I do combine shipment on multiple wins of my other auctions to save on shipping. Cost of purchase less shipping will be refunded if item is shown to be not as described. Buyer must contact seller within 2 days of receiving item and before item is shipped back. Selling price refund AFTER item has been received in the same condition it was sent. No refunds on shipping. Please keep this in mind when bidding.*** Feedback- I appreciate your feedback, and will leave feedback for you as soon as yours is received…thanks!*** The buyer pays for Ground Advantage postage--see ‘Postage Calculator’ in this ad. I do not add a handling fee and want to state that I recycle my mailing materials. I will try to mail the package within 1 working day.NOTE: Depending on what state you live in, eBay may be required to collect sales tax in addition to the auction price and shipping price.Payment is due within THREE days of auction end. Thanks for looking--and bidding! :-)

Price: 35.95 USD

Location: High Rolls Mountain Park, New Mexico

End Time: 2024-09-27T03:30:12.000Z

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