Previous Care
Make sure the person or shop selling the used dress has a clear and professional method for cleaning and preservation. If a used dress has been taken to a professional cleaner, then chances are there are no visible stains at all. It"s perfectly acceptable to ask about the conditions in which the dress was worn. If it was at an outdoor ceremony like the park or beach, there"s a bigger chance it got dirty or has some lurking sand that could only be professionally removed. In this case the choice is the buyer"s if they want to chance it.
Another common question is if the dress was kept in an environment that is smoke and pet-free.
Measurements
Hearing "size 12" will only get a buyer so far. Many used wedding dresses, in fact most, have been altered at some point. That"s why it"s smart and best practice to ask for the precise measurements and make sure they are bigger so the dress can be fitted perfectly. There"s always the option of adding more material, but many feel a dress loses something in that practice.
Authenticity
It"s always important to find a trusted seller before buying used wedding dresses. This helps one from being "ripped off." Get references, check reviews and talk to the owner of the website before handing over payment information.
Returns and More
Take note of where the used wedding dresses are being shipped from and how much it will cost. Items shipped from overseas sometimes take very long and may miss the big day. When it comes to returns, find out of the seller will pay for the shipping or if that"s the responsibility of the buyer. These are all important considerations for a pleasurable used wedding dresses experience.
Get a Receipt
It"s always smart to have a receipt and there"s no shame in asking for one just to make sure the used wedding dress isn"t a fake. The original receipt isn"t always available but when it is, it"s a good indicator that one is getting what they are paying for. Initially, the dress may have been marked down and then one can make sure they are getting a fair price.
In addition, it"s smart practice to ask exactly what"s included. If there are accessories present in the picture, ask if they come with. There may be an extra charge for those items.
Plenty of pictures should be offered. The seller should give plenty of pictures and even video of the used dress so that there"s no question what one sees is what they"ll be getting.
How Much is Fair?
When it comes to pricing on a used dress the rule is always that a gently used wedding dress should be up to 40% off the original price. Those from the more well-known designers will always cost more, and especially if they are from recent seasons.
Keeping all this in mind, one can shop for a used dress with confidence as they"ll likely get the dress of their dreams at a fraction of the cost. Then they can put the difference towards their honeymoon or other elements of their dream wedding, so it"s a win-win situation no matter what.
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