Waltzing into a boutique or pulling up your favorite retailer’s website and buying a new bag at full price is great (trust us, we love it), but it’s not the only way. For the huge number of consumers who want to find a good deal, search down a bag they missed in seasons past or find a way to access designs that may not otherwise be readily available to them in their hometowns or online, a new cottage industry has sprung up: designer bag resale sites.
We’ve kept an eye on the online resale market as it has expanded, and now there are so many options that things can get confusing for first-time resale shoppers very quickly. Below, we’ve put together a primer on over a dozen of the best places to buy pre-owned bags online, as well as some general tips to get you started, no matter where you shop.
[Editor’s Note: Originally Published November 18, 2015]
Some things to keep in mind:
1. Check Return and Authentication Policies.
Most resale companies don’t have return policies as generous as those of regular retail stores, so it’s important to familiarize yourself with the rules of any particular site before you buy. Some sites only offer store credit for returns unless a bag turns out to be significantly different than it was described on the site (or an under-the-radar fake), and for multi-vendor sites, the return policies can vary by seller.
2. Know the Original Price of the Bag.
The best place start with any pre-owned purchase is with gathering information about what the bag would have been like brand new, including its price. Because of the number of resale sites that have popped up in the past couple of years, many popular bags will be available at pre-owned prices in multiple locations, and many of them will not disclose the bag’s original retail value alongside their own pricing. Buying pre-owned bags can often set you up for a good deal, but if the bag you want was very hard to get at original retail, you can expect to find a significant markup.
3. Have Reasonable Expectations.
Luxury shoppers expect a lot from the things we buy, and we should–that’s what the money is for, after all. When shopping second-hand merchandise, though, it’s best to remember that if you find the bag you want at half its original retail price, it will probably have a scuffed corner or a hardware scratch or two. If that’s unacceptable, pre-owned shopping just might not be for you.
4. Watch Out for Financing Offers.
Many of the sites we looked into offered payment plans of some sort, ranging from 0% to 30% APR, often through a third-party service called Affirm. These services can either make your purchase much more or much less affordable; make sure you read the fine print.
5. Trust Your Instincts.
If something seems off about a bag or a site, it’s best to err on the side of caution. There will always (always) be another bag.
With that in mind, check out some of the most promising newcomers to the online resale scene (as well as some of our old favorites) below.
eBay
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Of course, we have to talk about eBay first–it’s the Internet’s biggest online auction site, as well as its largest source of pre-owned designer bags. There are tons of reputable sellers with totally authentic bags on eBay, but because of the volume, it’s good to be thorough and skeptical in your high-dollar purchases. (Our eBay section at PurseForum is a great place to get pointers and advice!)
Christie’s
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If you’re looking for something rare, undoubtedly authentic and in the best possible pre-owned condition, one of the traditional auction houses like Christie’s is a great way to go. Christie’s website hosts both periodic auctions and a handbag shop with rotating stock, and both are a great source for bags that would be otherwise very hard to track down via traditional retail channels. Right now, the site is full of rare Chanel pieces.
Heritage Auctions
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Heritage Auctions was the first big auction house to step into the luxury accessory market, and the brand’s phenomenal online assortment shows it. I can’t think of anywhere else you’d find this kind of assortment of rare and exotic Hermès bags in particular, but the site also carries a lot of leather bags too, and often at very good prices relative to retail.
Fashionphile
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Fashionphile is one of the more high-profile examples of a new breed of retail site that crowdsources its stock from consumers. Not only is the selection of designer bags (and beyond) large, but it’s a good place to get some cash back for bags you don’t want anymore if you don’t want to do the work of selling the bag yourself. The site also has three boutique locations in California and accepts returns for full refund both online and in person at its stores. Also, Fashionphile offers at least one unique service to shoppers: after 90 days, the website will buy back your bag for 70% off what you bought it for if you don’t feel like hanging onto it forever.
The RealReal
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The RealReal is a luxury consignment site that also allows consumers to both buy and sell, and its stock goes beyond seasonal fashion to fine jewelry and art. Also worth noting: The RealReal does not allow returns on handbags at all, even for store credit.
Vestiaire Collective
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You may have heard of Vestiaire Collective because of the high-profile companies and investors who have kicked in money to make it grow. (The list includes Vogue publisher Condé Nast, among others.) Vestiaire’s model is somewhat more decentralized than some of its luxury resale contemporaries; most of its bags are listed and shipped by their original owners instead of consigned to and then sold by Vestiaire itself. The site allows shoppers to ask public questions about a bag or seller and shows ratings and feedback for a bag’s owner.
Yoogi’s Closet
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I don’t remember exactly when I first became aware of Yoogie’s closet, but it seems like it’s been around forever as a well-regarded purveyor of well-authenticated designer goods, with a focus on bags. The site has one of the best return policies I found during my search, with a full 30-day, no-questions-asked opportunity to get all your money back if you don’t like your new (to you) bag. The selection, especially among big brands, is also quite good–the site is selective about what it takes from consigners, and not just when it comes to authenticity.
Tradesy
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Tradesy is a fashion-focused site and smartphone app that allows users to buy and sell luxury goods, with an emphasis on bags, shoes and accessories. Like Vestiaire, it also allows shoppers to as questions of the individual sellers offering products via the site. Be sure of what you want, though; unless Tradesy finds that the seller of your purchase misrepresented the piece you bought, you can only return for store credit instead of a refund. If you’re a decisive person, though, the prices might very well be worth it.
Portero
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Portero is another luxury-focused site that’s been around seemingly forever. (At least since I was in college, and I’ll turn 30 next month.) The site focuses on bags, accessories, jewelry and luxury watches, with the vast majority of pieces coming from big names like Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Rolex and Cartier. Nothing wrong with focusing on the best of the best, eh? The site accepts consignments and also takes applications for full-fledged vendors. Portero also does a great job describing the condition of the pieces it lists, which is important in resale situations.
SnobSwap
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Instead of taking consignments from individual customers, SnobSwap works with brick-and-mortar luxury consignment stores around the country to list their inventories online for easy shopping. That means plenty of variety; for instance, the website already has a couple listings for Cruise 2016 Chanel bags that have been in boutiques less than a month, as well as the rare, mid-2000s Balenciaga bag below.
Trendlee
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Trendlee is entirely handbag-focused, and the site is strict about only accepting items in “very good” condition or better. Also, even though Trendlee’s return policy has some tight deadlines, it is among the sites that do offer a full refund on the purchase price of your item for any reason.
The Luxury Closet
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Unlike most of the pre-owned bag sites that have popped up over the past couple years, The Luxury Closet isn’t based in the US; instead, it’s run out of Dubai, which is a huge luxury market in its own right. That makes it a great option for a growing consumer base in an underserved region. Among other white-glove feautres, TLC offers cash-on-delivery services, which allows customers to pay once they’ve been able to inspect a product in person.
farfetch.com
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You know farfetch.com as an online aggregator for the inventories of the best indie boutiques around the world, and although almost all of those boutiques deal in new products, several of them sell primarily pre-owned bags. The selection isn’t as enormous as some of the resale-focused sites, but it’s mostly good stuff–Chanel, Dior, Hermès and Louis Vuitton.
Bluefly
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Bluefly deals primarily in discount designer clothes, shoes and bags, but the retailer expanded its reach into pre-owned pieces in the recent past, and it includes some big brands and hard-to-find pieces. The shop-within-a-shop includes mainly handbags, accessories and estate jewelry.
It’s annoying how some of these websites require you to make an account just to browse.
Yeah, that bothered me a lot too, and I think it’s generally an unsustainable business model for a retail site. Most retailers who required it at launch drop it within a couple years, and I’m hoping that the resalers who require it do too.
Yes. The RealReal is particularly irritating, I registered but no longer want to have anything to do with them. I’m surprised that Ann’s Fabulous Finds wasn’t mentioned — it doesn’t require registration, has great service for buyers AND sellers. Any reason why they were overlooked?
Just googled them, and they are driving distance from me! That might not be a good thing…
I’m surprised to not see Ann’s fabulous finds here, too.
General question, has anyone dealt with Yoogi’s Closet and what the overall experience was like?
IMO they’re the best resale site out of this list. The website layout is simple, so pages don’t take too long to load. You don’t need to create an account to browse the site. They provide lots of pictures to show any damage, even minor scratches. They also take pictures of a mannequin holding a bag, so you can get a visual idea of size. Their headquarters are in Seattle, and they have expert staff that authenticate items before they are sold. They list retail price and their price, and let you know how much you are saving by purchasing with them. If you have a specific item you’re looking for, they’ll let you know when it comes in. If you select free shipping, you’re item will arrive in less than a week. You have 30 days to return an item, but you have to pay for return shipping and insurance. They reply to emails promptly.
Selling is also pretty easy with them. You send them a picture of your bag and answer some questions about it, then they’ll send you an initial quote. If you decide to sell a bag to them, they’ll pay for its shipping and insurance. Granted, you’d probably make more money if you sold a bag on your own, but Yoogis really takes the hassle out of the process.
I have only sold to Yoogi’s and they were great. Decent price was offered for my bags and quick payment too. They do have an excellent rep with TPF users.
Interesting, as I had the exact opposite experience. I sent photos of a few things I wanted to sell (incl. Chanel) and the prices they offered were well below what I’ve gotten from Ann’s and RealReal (although Yoogi’s website prices were high) so I didn’t pursue anything with them.
I have had great experiences (only buying; haven’t consigned with them) with Yoogi’s and actually most of the sites listed above. Yoogi’s had very detailed pictures, and I like the picture with the mannequin for scale of the item. Prices are very reasonable. A few comments for the other sites I’ve used:
Malleries – great customer service.
Vestiaire – excellent inventory, esp for less common Chanel pieces that were only released in Europe, etc. good customer service. can take a while to get the item as it often requires the seller to ship for the authentication process only after you purchase (not in every case, though). worth the wait. one of my favorite sites. biggest frustration is fine jewelry restrictions on shipping to US from certain countries.
Portero – over-priced, but good selection.
Ann’s Fabulous Finds – another gem. great customer service.
Fashionphile – great selection, updated often.
Tradesy – hit or miss and depends on the seller, but can get a great deal here. search option isn’t the best on this site
Bluefly – limited selection
This is a great article, you mentioned sites I wasn’t aware of. Thank you!
A few general points:
1. If you’re hunting for a particular bag, esp a model that gets snapped up quickly, it helps if the dealer has a way for you to declare your interest and be notified just before or as soon as an item becomes available. Best if they will narrow it down to your specific interests and not just spam you constantly with promos for their stuff.
2. Get to know the dealer’s condition report style. Ann’s Fabulous Finds offers detailed condition reports and clearly shows and describes any wear or faults with a bag.
3. Find out how they pay international sellers or process payments from international buyers (imp for PB fans not in the U.S.)
Is there a safe buying guide online for reputable designer bag, and merchandise seller, but also a list of reported FAKE designer pre-owned merchandise? This would be a great website for referencing.
Ran across a eBay seller (luxury.garage.sale) (website: http://luxurygaragesale.com/ ) of FAKE designer merchandise. READ eBay negative feedback, and negative Yelp reviews, Buyer Beware.
How do I report them online, for other buyers awareness? Is there a PurseBlog ‘DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SELLER’ list, I can put them on?
After purchasing FAKE Chanel Jacket, which I am currently under dispute these are the negative reviews I came across online, which in retrospect should have been read before purchasing. They are both eBay and Yelp negative reviews.
eBay negative feedback:
1. a. Sold me a fake counterfeit Dolce wallet! Shady seller DO NOT BUY!!!!
MENS Dolce & Gabbana NWT Brown Silver Toned Leather ‘DG’ Monogram Chained Wallet (#381716395510)
b. SCAM: item received doesn’t match pictures or description
Christian Dior Pink Satin Patent Leather Wristlet “Street Chic Columbus” Bag (#381658252390)
c. didn’t get far with item authenticity. never buy again! my 1st negative ever!
Bottega Veneta NWOT $600 Sterling Silver White Leather Woven Cuff Bracelet SZ M (#361450670219)
d. Sadly the coat ended up being a mackage knockoff, scammed.
Mackage NWT $650 Black Nylon Down Filled Tie Belt “Cici” Long Puffer Coat SZ XS (#371572666479)
e. This was not authentic Hermes. Don’t trust this seller.
Hermes Dark Gray Gold Cashmere Silk “Les Clefs” Key Print Fringe Trim 90cm Scarf (#361381169237)
f. Worse seller ever!!
Sacai Black Wool Ribbed Knit Ribbon Belted Pleated Drop Waist Skirt SZ 2 (#361306405770)
g. Wrong size and NOT as described. Nightmare getting refund. Never buy from again!
MENS Gianfranco Ferre Blue Brown Wool Chunky Knit Wool Turtleneck SZ 58 (#381449503040)
http://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedback2&userid=luxury.garage.sale&iid=371758990767&de=off&items=25&searchInterval=30&which=negative&interval=365&_trkparms=negative_365
One to three bad reviews are opinion according to credit card companies, five or more are extremely dishonest, and bad reputation seller.
NEGATIVE YELP REVIEWS:
https://www.yelp.com/biz/luxury-garage-sale-chicago
Those are really great but for international buyers it is almost impossible to get a great deal in any of these shops due to taxes and shipping prices – do you know of any european websites?
There are several Swiss and German websites, including:
http://www.secondhandbags.ch/
https://www.fashionette.de/
Vite enVogue: http://www.vite-envogue.de/damen/taschen/
In addition, if you prefer to see the merchandise in person, here are a few places that sell authentic second-hand designer bags
Secondo (Bruges, Belgium). One of the best places to find Delvaux second hand.(30 second video of the store): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By4wK-PO4yQ
Les Enfants de Edouard (Brussels, Belgium): http://www.lesenfantsdedouard.com/marques
Silvia Freivogel: http://www.silvia-freivogel.ch/
Reciproque (Paris): http://www.reciproque.fr/
but…my favorite place to get design goods at great prices remains Foxtown in Mendrisio, Switzerland. Everything first quality, store aren’t allowed to sell “seconds”. Many items are simply last season’s. But in May of 2015, I was able to buy Fendi bags for 40 to 50 percent less than the Fendi store/retailer price — and they from the 2015 season. They had a great selection of 2Jours bags, for example. The Ferragamo store stocked quite a few Fiammas, including one we’ve seen in PB carried by Reese Witherspoon. http://www.foxtown.ch
Vestiaire has offices all over Europe and many of its vendors/sellers ship from within the EU–it would be a good place to start, I think!
Like what annina pointed out, for all of us outside of the US, the shipping cost& taxes would have been twice or in some cases even thrice the amount paid for the good itself.
That being said, do you know of any respectable resale sites in Indonesia?
Thanks
Farfetch combines inventory from boutiques all over the world, including Europe
I could be wrong, but I read that Tradesy is notorious for having fakes on their site.
Since it’s a service that allows third-party sellers to directly list their bags, I think it’s natural to be more careful when shopping there, or with shops like it, than with shops that authenticate their inventory.
Portero is made up entirely of third-party sellers.
I buy from theRealReal quite often, but I think the info above about returns is incorrect. My experience has been for handbags, most, if not all, are not returnable, they are final sale. However, they’re shoes and clothes are returnable.
Yes –no returns on handbags –to my chagrin
You’re right! Their general return policy is much more lenient than the handbag policy that’s stipulated later on the Q&A page–I didn’t realize there was a separate one. I’ll update the post.
Great tips and really good to know.
Great article. However, what i find interesting is the large number of Birken Bags on these sites. There is so much written about how exclusive these bags are, long waiting lists and how one must be a celebrity or such for Hermes to sell you one. Yet, they are everywhere second-hand (though still expensive). Thoughts from my Purseblog family?
I think the booming secondhand market for Birkins is twofold: 1) if you have a couple Birkins and the opportunity to recoup your expenditure or make a profit on a used bag comes up, it’s got to be an interesting proposition, at the very least, and 2) resellers seek out Birkins in particular because the scarcity of new ones makes luxury shoppers more likely to consider a pre-owned option, which keeps resale prices high, which is good business for resellers.
That’d be my guess!
Hello Jennifer McGee,
That´s a good question, but if you think that Hermès 2015 Sales were €4.12 billions, with a net profit of €859 millions, it´s just math! 😉
Assuming that only 5% of Hermès sales are from Birkin and Kelly´s bags (if you believe that it is only 5% of their sales…), you´ll have €206 millions of sales only for those, which makes about 29 500 bags sold only in 2015!!
Another math, if the previous is not enough ;)) Hermès owns about 350 stores wordwide. If you assume that they only sell 3 Birkin or Kelly´s / month / store (do you believe in that…?) it will be 12 600 Birkin or Kelly´s / year…
Besides, people only have 2 hands, so when they have several Birkin and Kelly´s bags… well, they just sell some.
That´s also my guess! 😉
Fabulous article, thank you! Worth updating and re-running periodically if possible. I know an dhave used some of these/ great to learn about others. Again, THANK YOU!!!
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it! We definitely plan on keeping this guide current for those looking for tips and sources.
Ann’s Fabulous Finds — best/most thorough descriptions. I’ve consigned a lot, bought a few items, and both sides of the experience have been excellent.
I’ve seen reports of fakes on both Portero and Vestiare. One caution: if a bag is not immediately available (which I’ve seen on Portero before I stopped bothering to even look there) I would worry that it was about to be made, i.e. counterfeited.
Hi Lisa. We at PORTERO are very proud of
our reputation for being the leading source for authentic pre-owned luxury
items. Unfortunately, when people write reviews online it’s because they’re
unhappy with an item, but we can assure you that our happy customers outweigh
the unhappy ones. Items, even those which have sold, live forever on the
Internet. If you use a search engine such as Yahoo or Google to find an item,
it can bring up links to products we have, as well as ones we have had in the
past that are no longer available. If you click on a link to an item that is
marked as “sold”, then the item is no longer available. However if you tried to
find the same “sold” item using our website it would not come up. We do not
make any items ourselves, as producing and/or selling counterfeit items is illegal.
Our main offices are located in New York City, and we abide by U.S. laws and
regulations, and ethical business practices. We would like to invite you
to search for us on Purseblog’s PurseForum and read about PF’s members’
authentic purchases, and read up on our company on sites like Forbes.com and
The Wall Street Journal. Thank you and we hope you have a wonderful and safe
holiday season.
Lisa can search on TPF and read about members’ FAKE purchases from you guys, too … and the canned responses you gave to them, as well as avoidance of some very pointed questions. Here’s one thread in particular if you’re interested, Lisa: http://forum.purseblog.com/threads/portero-fake-louis-vuitton.749513/
I was on the Trendlee website once eyeing a trapeze. I looked at some of there past sold items and saw one OBVIOUS fake. That rubbed me the wrong way and have trouble bringing myself to buy from their site now.
Many of the above sites run rampant with fakes and counterfeit bags! I am quite surprised that Lollipuff.com was not mentioned, the only place were no fakes are ever allowed. Just google “lollipuff fake” and see for yourself.
I do agree with your statement that many of the above sites list fakes – I have seen that for myself several times. But I would definitely have to disagree with you about your recommendation. I personally did not have a great experience when dealing with them. In my opinion they are a use at your own risk site.
@flamingjune5dwj really? I sure would like more info about your experience. Quite the opposite for me, I have had the most positive experiences and have acquired some amazing beautiful items.
Thank you for sharing this tips in buying designer bag online
I am a french woman and an airfrance crew, so I usually go to USA.
I’m trying to buy a bag since a long time but Trendlee did everything to make it impossible.
My husband wanted to offer it to me.
I asked them if I could purchase it and take it to my Miami hotel in a few days to avoid custom tax shipping.
They answered me ok.
So, my husband bought it with his CB : everything was ok and I was very happy.
Then, the next morning, the purse was on sale and purchase was canceled : reason : “security reasons” …
They told me that we only could pay by PayPal.
My husband opened an account only for that purchase.
Everything was ok for PayPal, but impossible to purchase it again.
Then, after calling PayPal for the ten times at least, they said, because of Trendlee, that a fraud control was engaged on my husband who can not buy anything on internet any more.
I sent to them his passport to reassure them, but nothing. They even didn’t answer my last mail.
I’m digusted.
I did everything they asked, that purse was my dream, impossible to find in an other place.
It was bought by some one else today.
To be french doesn’t mean to be dishonest.
Just a shame.
American companies have become very strict due to bank fraud. If your address on your credit card is different that the ship to address and it is for a large amount, your purchase will be declined. Pay Pal is no different.
I lived in Europe and had a european credit card. I could not buy anything on the internet from an American company and ship to Europe with my card. As an American, I also had an American bank account. If I wanted anything from an American company, I had to buy it with my American bank account and ship to a third party shipper in America.
It has nothing to do with being French. It has everything to do with the amount of bank fraud going on in America. I can barely use my credit card to buy anything online in America these days it has gotten so bad.
what a horrible story! I am so sorry! Of course nobody thinks French people are dishonest! Unfortunately, there have been huge security breaches in the US recently (even with huge retailers like Target!) that maybe these companies are on edge. But such a huge loss of a treasured handbag!
But why should we get pre-owned bags, when we are getting range of new bags.
Hi I m buying a le boy in old medium in caviar but am afraid that I might be a fake 1. I have the pics of the authenticity card and the bag but still can’t tell if its real stuff. Can anyone out there can help me if there are ways to see its authenticity?
You can definitely submit to a specialized authentication service like our own. We are always happy to help and will even explain to you why an item is authentic or fake.
http://www.realauthentication.com
see it in person and authenticate it yourself if you can – thats my advise
all these websites sell fake stuff – these authenticators are individuals who can make mistakes!
being in nyc we have access to great consignment stores which have a better success rate than online websites! dont let these you tubers fool you as more than 1/2 of them are using borrowed or rented or fake stuff!
depending on the area, consignment stores can also be a hit or miss
Purseblog is always good because its real reviews by real users and even authenticators!
1.0 star rating 11/8/2016
This designer Luxury Garage Sale is known across the internet, and eBay as selling FAKE designer merchandise, among other terrible complaints. Do yourself a favor, and DO NOT PURCHASE. BUYER BEWARE!
Please read the terrible reviews from Innocent unaware eBay buyers, which could be you.
My only problem is I should have read all reviews before purchasing from their eBay store.
1. See Link Below: (actual negative feedback eBay on luxury.garage.sale -their online division) feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBa…
a. Sold me a fake counterfeit Dolce wallet! Shady seller DO NOT BUY!!!!
MENS Dolce & Gabbana NWT Brown Silver Toned Leather ‘DG’ Monogram Chained Wallet (#381716395510)
b. SCAM: item received doesn’t match pictures or description
Christian Dior Pink Satin Patent Leather Wristlet “Street Chic Columbus” Bag (#381658252390)
c. didn’t get far with item authenticity. never buy again! my 1st negative ever!
Bottega Veneta NWOT $600 Sterling Silver White Leather Woven Cuff Bracelet SZ M (#361450670219)
d. Sadly the coat ended up being a mackage knockoff, scammed.
Mackage NWT $650 Black Nylon Down Filled Tie Belt “Cici” Long Puffer Coat SZ XS (#371572666479)
e. This was not authentic Hermes. Don’t trust this seller.
Hermes Dark Gray Gold Cashmere Silk “Les Clefs” Key Print Fringe Trim 90cm Scarf (#361381169237)
f. Worse seller ever!!
Sacai Black Wool Ribbed Knit Ribbon Belted Pleated Drop Waist Skirt SZ 2 (#361306405770)
g. Wrong size and NOT as described. Nightmare getting refund. Never buy from again!
MENS Gianfranco Ferre Blue Brown Wool Chunky Knit Wool Turtleneck SZ 58 (#381449503040)
feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBa…
One to three bad reviews are opinion according to credit card companies, five or more are extremely dishonest, and bad reputation seller.
I’ve worked with Luxury Garage Sale before in both purchasing and consigning and my experience did not at all reflect the negative feedback listed here. The team behind the company provided great personal 1-on-1 service and went out of their way to source a bag for me that I was looking for and also sold my Chanel within 2 days of me giving it to them to consign. I suppose 43 negative reviews on eBay would look bad to the average person who doesn’t shop on eBay, but if you factor in that they have over 9,000 positive reviews, I wouldn’t hold that against them and put them on blast for it; it’s all relative.
What’s happening to original content on PurseBlog? As a longtime reader, I’m disappointed I the direction of the blog! There seems to be a lot of ‘new ideas’ that invigorate the feed for a few weeks and then trickle out (e.g. Purseonals)…
I agree, and there are a lot of articles now that are really useless and don’t provide much info. Quality over quantity, Purseblog.
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To spot a genuine luxury pre-owned bag (or to recognise a quality handbag from a cheap one) is not as easy as it looks. And I think that looking at the leather quality is not the best place to start, because it can be tricky if you are not an expert (nowadays low quality leather or even fake one can look pretty decent) and because there are loads of expensive brands using poor leather and poor make (so you end up buying a genuine rubbish designer bag!!!). To check the leather quality is still important, but to start inspecting the hardware’s quality is the real secret to to spot a luxury bag one form a poor quality one. With a couple of tips, you will nit need to be an expert to discern a brass lock or a quality chain plated in real gold, from a cheap iron piece varnished in gold colour. And you can be sure that a fake bag will never use good quality components, because good hardware is very expensive. We had a look online and we found plenty of guides talking nonsense, tips to look at the stitching (but actually the stitching on luxury craft bags will be less regular than on the counterfeit made with automatic stitching machine!) or to ask for serial number, dust bags or proof of purchase (that are the cheapest think to fake). So we put together a guide you can find it here http://www.lidovenezia.eu/made-in-italy-leather (we give some tips to spot good leather as well). You will be able to judge the quality of a handbag by yourself, when you are in Venice or anywhere else
I’m new on this site. I just purchased a Prada double bag from trendlee from $1510 to $1379. Do you think this is real or fake? I’m freaking out already after reading all the comments regarding from those sites and those vloggers. Thanks