Do you have an old Mulberry Bayswater at the back of your wardrobe that you’re no longer using? Or perhaps the Dior Columbus bag you invested in years ago simply isn’t getting enough use. Now might be the perfect time to sell, considering the surging popularity of vintage bags . Luckily, it’s easier than ever to part ways with your second-hand luxury bags, thanks to the whole host of resale sites out there.
Many of them now offer a consignment service, making the process as low-lift as possible. Take eBay , which recently partnered with Luxe Collective for its personalised service. All you have to do is fill out a form, and you’ll be sent a shipping label to post your bag.
The experts will do all the hard work from there – meaning you’re more likely to get a higher price for the bag, too (recently, a Chanel flap bag sold for 45 per cent more than the average listing price on eBay, via the consignment service). “Luxe Collective handles the whole listing,” Mari Corella, eBay’s general manager for global sneakers and luxury, tells Vogue . “They know the right way to price the item, how to take quality photos in professional settings, and all of the nuances to call out.
” If you do decide to go down the old-school route and sell the bag yourself online, make sure you do your homework first. “It’s worth checking the resale value of the specific item you’re looking to sell, as prices can vary on the secondary market,” advises Hanushka Toni, founder and .