But those who would appreciate shopping for high-quality clothes in the comfort of your own home or that of a friend might be interested in a growing trend, the Amway-like private clothes sale.

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Huw Evans, prosecuting, said Davies had four eBay accounts and between September 2006 and March 2008 offered clothes for sale which he claimed were made by Adidas, Nike and Puma.

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However, these selloffs have historically resulted in strong rebounds, thus providing an opportunity for clever investors who like to buy their summer clothes during a winter sale and their winter clothes during the summer.

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This is the address for fashion insiders seeking unique pieces with serious cachet, where well-coiffed grand dames drop off their unwanted pieces for sale and stylists seek out clothes for glossy magazine fashion shoots.

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Ms. SCULLY: Kids clothes, shoes, handbags, and makeups, Nintendos, you, if you're for sale.

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