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UPDATE: confirmed source for cheap(er) Empreinte!
I recently ordered two Empreinte bras from this place, so I know they're for real. They are NOT on ebay as far as I can tell, you need to order from their own site. I was able to get bras for USD50-60 each, shipping included. They also carry Lise Charmel Eprise (super fancy) and Lejaby Elixir. Be sure to register as a user on the site in order to get the French VAT removed from your total!
http://www.boutique-caprices.fr
Their search by size feature turns up a lot of duds, but if you just search for the brand you want then look at the models one by one, you'll see what's available. They are VERY responsive when you email them. I'm not sure if they speak English but it is certainly worth a try
They ONLY use French sizes... which is actually good since, apparently, Empreinte mislabels the conversion of its band sizes if the bras I received are anything to go by. Thus my French 85 band bras, which ought to be labeled as 32UK/70Euro, were labeled on the tags as 34F and 75F in UK and Euro sizing). So this could be something to remember if you buy Empreinte from another retailer. Look at the label but consider only the French sizing. BTW this means Empreinte does 28 bands (75 in French sizing).
Memo on French band sizes:
75Fr = 28 UK/US = 60Euro
80Fr = 30 = 65Euro
85 = 32 = 70Euro
90 = 34 = 75 Euro
95 = 36
100 = 38
105 = 40
110 = 42
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I keep remembering new things to add from the original thread, so for additional details including my gushing about the bras I ordered and whatnot:
http://www.bratabase.com/profile/c13/adventures/3572/#adventure-comment-24736
YAYYYYY! I am so glad it worked out for you. It's too bad the fit wasn't what you needed, but we all really appreciate the research that went into it. I'm excited to be able to get these beauties at a fair price!
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