Authentic designer handbags are a big market today. Many people spend hundreds of dollars each year on these designer accessories. If the handbags are piling up in the closet, selling them can earn some extra cash and free up closet space.
Selling Old Designer Handbags
Visit eBay.com and type the name of the designer handbag in the search engine. This is a good way to check if the designer handbag is in demand. Compare prices with other sellers to be competitive. If the designer handbag is in demand, register for an eBay account and auction it off. If there is access to an authentic eBay account, registering for a new one is unnecessary. eBay allows sellers to set a reserve price to ensure the item sells for at least that amount. If it does not sell for that amount, the item can be re-listed or the seller could accept a second best offer.
Sell on classified websites such as Craigslist.com for free. Photos of the designer handbag can be uploaded and a price set. A Paypal account will need to be set up to deposit the money or arrangements to meet the buyer in person if they live close enough. The handbag can be sent to the buyer in the mail.
Try hosting a purse party with several friends or family members to sell each other's designer handbags at a discounted price. If the party is just between friends, the barter system could be used and trading bags rather than purchasing them. Allow friends to check the interior and exterior of the handbag.
Sell Designer Handbag to a Consignment Shop
Go to a consignment shop and check if the store will purchase the handbag. Many consignment shops may purchase the purse and allow it to be sold in the shop for a fee or may offer a price for it.
Tips on Selling Online
If selling the designer handbag online, post photos of the exterior, interior and the style number located in the interior. Since potential buyers cannot view the bag in person, it is important to include close up pictures of the hardware, include the latch and zipper, as well as the print. Always display a picture of the actual bag and not a stock photo. It could turn off prospective buyers if there is just a stock photo and make them question the handbag's authenticity.
It also helps to have good feedback as a seller is not a first time eBay sale. Potential buyers check the feedback and make a decision whether or not they would purchase from the seller, based on the ratings.
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