If I had a million dollars...

Feb. 25th, 2008 at 9:55 PM

I wish I could spend frivolously. Because if I could, I would without a doubt be bidding heavily for this. (Observant people will notice I bid not so heavily, and was laughed at by the eBay gods.)

Current Mood: envious

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danbearnyc

Feb. 26th, 2008 03:05 am (UTC)

It's not frivolous; this item is an essential!

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boymeat

Feb. 26th, 2008 03:06 am (UTC)

Not more essential than rent, unfortunately. *le sigh*

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danbearnyc

Feb. 26th, 2008 03:08 am (UTC)

Paying rent on time is so, comme il dit, bourgeois!

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simple_as_snow

Feb. 26th, 2008 03:10 am (UTC)

Those are really hot looking 'cuffs, not gonna lie.

Pity these lovely things can get so expensive though, isn't it?

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boymeat

Feb. 26th, 2008 04:32 am (UTC)

Well, they are from around 1913-1920.

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passionandsoul

Feb. 26th, 2008 05:27 am (UTC)

They are quite delightful. And rare. I find it fascinating what different kinksters will budget what for. The price listed is less than what I've seen people pay for custom boots, single tails, corsets, weekend trips to events, etc- its interesting to get to peek into what you spend money on and what you won't- its something I debate regularly. I'll post that pic for you soon :)

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avahdi

Feb. 26th, 2008 03:27 am (UTC)

Wow, those are actually pretty hot.

Charge it! :-P

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fortryll

Feb. 26th, 2008 04:02 am (UTC)

Holy fuck. I just got wet, and then closed up tight as a drum when I saw the price.

~sigh~

They will be yours. Someday, they will be yours.

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bostontim

Feb. 26th, 2008 04:21 am (UTC)

Don't forget I have a pair for you...maybe they will suffice (see my Vday post on 2/13)

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hcjordan

Feb. 26th, 2008 07:27 am (UTC)

Makes me want to get into metalworking! Here I am, trying to figure out how to make something similar.

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lightniing

Feb. 26th, 2008 11:40 am (UTC)

These are fairly cool looking. I love the old-style key especially. It looks like pewter kind of steel. Plus I love anything that makes a noise (like chain) when you shake it struggling to get free. :) Cool pic! I send good vibes your way - - may you win the Lotto.

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lightniing

Feb. 26th, 2008 11:48 am (UTC)

PS check these out... 300193874586

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boymeat

Feb. 26th, 2008 12:55 pm (UTC)

There are literally dozens of reproductions like those on eBay all the time, made by companies in India and Pakistan. They really don't hold any interest for me - I'm much more into the authentic pieces. I have a few authentic British and American Darbies that are much nicer than those.

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drukwerk

Feb. 26th, 2008 01:08 pm (UTC)

oooh! yummy. get it. it's not that much for something like this. get it!

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boymeat

Feb. 26th, 2008 02:23 pm (UTC)

*laughing* Well, there are 5 more days to this auction. Wood handcuffs sold on eBay twice last year - once in February, and once in June, both times hitting over $600.

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avahdi

Mar. 2nd, 2008 12:58 am (UTC)

There's only 1 day left and they're not yet over $300... is that a good thing?

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boymeat

Mar. 5th, 2008 03:29 am (UTC)

I had a high bid of $350 until an hour before auction close - it then shot up to over $700.

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avahdi

Mar. 5th, 2008 03:32 am (UTC)

I saw that! That's a whole lot of money!

Rent is definitely more important.