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Need advice about vintage (but damaged) beaded purses
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Posted by: LUANN UDELL

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04/10/2023, 10:51:38

I've had these two beaded purses/bags for ages. I was going to take them apart for the beads.

Then I searched for the beaded purse, and WOW, the prices are super high.
But these bags are pretty damaged. Holes, rotted cord, rusted metal & rusted metal beads.

I think the small bag is so damaged, I feel okay taking it apart for the beads.

But I'm on the fence about the beaded purse. (Three holes.) Prices for "like new" listings range from just under $100 to $350+

I think all the beads are there, but I don't know if it's worth selling or not? Is it too selfish fo me to just take it apart??

I'd appreciate any feedback/thoughts from the bead experts here.
Thank you!!!

Luann Udell artist & writer Ancient stories retold in modern artifacts LuannUdell.com

Modified by LUANN UDELL at Mon, Apr 10, 2023, 10:52:13

You should do whatever you feel like doing. Dismantle them at will.
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Posted by: Beadman

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04/23/2023, 21:40:19

THANK YOU, Jamey!
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Posted by: LUANN UDELL

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05/03/2023, 12:19:13

The ethics bothered me, and you've reassured me I am not evil. (About this, anyway...!) :-p

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Ha-ha-ha. Have fun.
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Posted by: Beadman

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05/04/2023, 00:15:13

Actually, based on my experience, taking-apart a beaded bag is time-consuming. Not a fun use of my time. But worth it to have those beads.

JDA.

Fun…oh yeah…
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Posted by: Joyce

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05/14/2023, 20:14:20

As I literally just came across a partially dismantled damaged bag made of antique steel cuts and tiny brass beads! Not fun, but the beads are indeed worth it. I began the project about 4 years ago!

The last time I did it...,
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Posted by: Beadman

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05/18/2023, 15:26:29

Was about forty (40) years ago. There was an intact place where the beadwork was complete, and depicted a house in a field (as I recall), and I cut this out and reserved it to mount another time. I didn't do that--and I suppose I still have it, somewhere.

JDA.

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