BARBIE VNTG MAINLY FOR RAIN #3338 (1972) C9+ TO C10 CONDITION & JAPAN BOOTS MINT

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BARBIE VNTG MAINLY FOR RAIN #3338 (1972) C9+ TO C10 CONDITION & JAPAN BOOTS MINTY - RARE COLOR SCHEME THAT INCLUDES BLACK IN THE PLAID DESIGN.
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Several eBay buyers have asked about the "C?" condition of my items in my auctions.  When I started my collection in the early eighties and purchasing from sellers who had their own stores, Barbie Bazaar Magazines, going to Barbie shows, there was a grading system for the fashion items.  Barbie was at the pinnacle of her Collectability popularity.  At that time the grading system consisted of a letter "C" for condition followed by numbers from 1 - 10 with 10 being excellent.  Mint only referred to untouched, undamaged items within the original sealed packages or possibly the items removed from a box for photographing and still sewn to the cards.  I learned not to remove an item from the package if I wanted to rate it a Mint item. This is a judgement call by the seller at that specific place in time.
Condition is Pre-Owned and is in C9+ to C10 condition. Boots are Minty.  Shipped with 1st Class Mail.
I have am selling my
Barbie Doll Collection
of VINTAGE DOLLS AND FASHIONS, NRFB Contemporary dolls and fashions, as well as, old NRFB vintage individual clothing pieces and personally boxed vintage outfits.  There will also be Barbie's Dream House, dressers and other original furniture pieces, Barbie Bazaar magazines and so much more.
I will also be selling my
Tammy Doll Collection
which includes, Pepper, Ted, Pete, Tammy's  Mom & Dad, Mr. & Mrs. Turner, boyfriend, Bud, Tammy's friends Tressy, Misty or Miss Clairol dolls, as well as Pepper's friends Salty and Dodi and fashion items both NRFB & loose items.
This is a wonderful fashion set for Barbie which is a Vintage item called "
MAINLY FOR RAIN
" #3338
(1972) and is found on page 216 of "Barbie Fashions" Vol. 11, 1968 - 1974 by Sarah Sink Eames, published by Collector Books a Division of Schroeder Publishing Co., Inc., copyright Sarah Sink Eames
The  Barbie outfit in C9+ to C10 to Minty (boots) condition consists of:
This auction is for the beautiful red, blue, green and the rare black plaid coat & hat.  These two item are in really good condition as you can see from the pics.  Items are in C9+ to C10 condition.
The tall red soft rubber boots with laces came right off the package.  They were removed only to photo them.  They are NM, okay MINTY.
The Sarah Sink Eames book indicates tall red boots, but I have seen the tall blue ones in sealed card packages, also.  I have a pair of tall blue laced boots.  Whoever wins this auctions may choose which pair of boots they would like to have.
I would ship this in a bubble wrap package, with the small items, if necessary, in a small jewelry box.  So I will ship via 1st Class bubble envelop or in a Priority Mail box. Your choice as to shipment.
I have described all items within this auction to the best of my knowledge.  If you have any questions, please let me know ASAP and I will reply as quickly as possible.
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If you live within a short distance of my zip code, I would be happy to meet you at a Police Station set up for this type of trade or a mutually agreed upon location.
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his one item.
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