As a recovering fan of eBay for unique finds, I have recently turned to Etsy to fulfill that shopping void.

I’m not sure what it is – maybe it’s the classier UI or my happiness with past transactions, but I feel more comfortable and less critical of items listed on Etsy vs eBay.

The trust is there.

Last week, while getting ready, I realized that my black clutch situation needs an upgrade – and I turned to Etsy to search for some options, and compared my findings with eBay to check prices, quality, and selection.

I also have a hard time visiting vintage stores – the dust really gets to me – so yes, although I live in NYC, I hit the interwebs for some vintage options.

MY FINDINGS ON THE SUBJECT

ETSY — Searching for “vintage black clutch” and “50′s black clutch” resulted in  a large number of options – all with good photos from multiple angles, descriptions, and dimensions. It was hard to choose, and prices were all across the board.

More of a boutique feel.

I ended up purchasing this clutch! It reminds me of Starry Night :)

EBAY — There were also a lot of items, but the selection quality was lower – more damaged and not-so-good looking options. Sure, there are some cheap prices, but I don’t think the commitment to style is to the level of Etsy.

Do I think there are some solid choices on Ebay? Sure! But do I have time to search through all of the crap to find a good one?

Nothing good!!!