Designer Bag Reselling 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