👜 Designer Bag Reselling
Reseller Guide
Top Brands by Resale Value
| Brand | Resale Value | Best Sellers |
|---|---|---|
| Hermès | 100-300%+ of retail | Birkin, Kelly, Constance |
| Chanel | 70-120% of retail | Classic Flap, Boy Bag, 2.55 |
| Louis Vuitton | 50-80% of retail | Neverfull, Speedy, Pochette Métis |
| Dior | 50-70% of retail | Lady Dior, Saddle, Book Tote |
| Gucci | 40-60% of retail | Dionysus, Marmont, Jackie |
| Prada | 40-60% of retail | Re-Edition, Galleria, Cleo |
| Bottega Veneta | 50-70% of retail | Pouch, Cassette, Jodie |
Authentication Basics
Louis Vuitton
- Date code: Letters + numbers indicating factory and date (pre-2021)
- Microchip: 2021+, no visible date code, requires NFC reader
- Stitching: Mustard yellow, perfectly even
- Hardware: Weighty, clean engravings, "Louis Vuitton Paris"
- Canvas: Monogram pattern alignment, color consistency
Chanel
- Authenticity card: Matches serial sticker inside bag
- Serial sticker: 7-8 digits, specific font and format
- CC lock: Right C overlaps on top, left C on bottom
- Quilting: Even, puffy, aligned at seams
- Chain: Weighty, properly woven leather
Hermès
- Blindstamp: Craftsman ID and year letter
- Stitching: Saddle stitch, angled, handmade
- Hardware: Palladium or gold-plated, clean engravings
- Leather: Consistent grain, proper smell
- Stamp: "HERMÈS PARIS MADE IN FRANCE" centered
⚠️ Get Professional Authentication: For bags over $500, ALWAYS use professional authentication (Entrupy, Real Authentication, Authenticate First). One fake ruins your reputation forever.
Where to Sell
| Platform | Fees | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| The RealReal | 15-55% commission | Hands-off consignment, authentication included |
| Vestiaire Collective | ~15-25% | European buyers, luxury focus |
| Rebag | Buyout offers | Instant cash, no waiting |
| eBay (Authenticity Guarantee) | ~13% | Widest audience, buyer pays auth |
| Poshmark | 20% | Good for under $500 bags |
| Fashionphile | Buyout offers | Quick sale, established buyers |
Where to Source
- Estate sales: Older women's estates often have vintage LV, Chanel
- Consignment stores: Buy underpriced, sell higher online
- Facebook groups: Bag-specific buy/sell groups
- Poshmark/Mercari: Mispriced listings from unknowing sellers
- Japan: Japanese resellers have excellent inventory, lower prices
- Auctions: Estate auctions, luxury goods auctions
💡 Pro Tip: Vintage bags (20+ years) are often underpriced because sellers don't know their value. A 1990s Chanel in good condition can sell for more than a new bag.
Condition Pricing
- New/Unused: 90-100% of market value
- Excellent: 80-90% (minimal signs of use)
- Very Good: 65-80% (light wear, no major issues)
- Good: 50-65% (visible wear, functional)
- Fair: 30-50% (significant wear, damage)
What Affects Value
- Original box/dustbag: +5-15% value
- Receipt: +5-10% (proves authenticity)
- Limited edition/discontinued: Premium pricing
- Classic colors (black, brown): Higher demand
- Trendy/seasonal colors: Can be harder to sell
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