My recent eBay score. Zamberlan Latemar NW for $200. Wearing in nicely. The seller listed them as used, but from the looks of it, they were only tried on a few times and never worn outside. I consider that a win.
I was lucky enough to come upon a pair of Dan Post lizard skin boots for a bargain. The store owner said that they had been worn a few times, and then the fella who bought them passed away. His wife returned the boots, and the store owner gave her a refu