Best bargains to be found on eBay today

Manolo Blahniks, popularised by Sex and the City and worn by practically everyone rich and famous, including Kate Moss and Madonna, can cost anything up to £1,500 - even more for rare vintage styles. These are £62 on eBay.

Red Hermes Kelly bag

Hermes is not even taking any orders at present, as the people who have been waiting two years haven't even got theirs yet. This bag named after Grace will set you back £2,500 from the Hermès store. On eBay it will cost you £200 - good luck!.

Chanel rhinestone sunglasses

A pair of these would set you back £149 at the Old Bond Street store but are only £50 on eBay.

Prada's autumn/winter 2003-4 silk Holliday and Brown print dress

£264 on eBay. You can't buy this dress (which has been worn by American Vogue's editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour) any more, but something similar from the spring/summer collection would cost £810.

1960s Pucci dress

Expect to pay £1,000 for a Vintage Pucci frock at Steinberg and Tolkien (020 7376 3660), or up to £800 for a spring/summer 2004 silk Pucci dress, available at Harvey Nichols. On eBay? A snip at £50!