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Buying into the Pre-Owned Luxury Market Like a Fashionista Goddess
Apr 26, 2018
In South Africa, getting your hands on a designer bag can be a challenge. Labels like CHANEL or Hermès aren’t easily available as they haven’t graced us with their presences, but as with everything in life, there’s always a way!
South Africa has an amazing, pre-owned, luxury handbag market, where you can purchase a Louis Vuitton bag that’s as beautiful as the day the last stitch was sewn. Most premium, designer leather items will still look gorgeous and can be sold 20 years after being purchased. While these timeless classics are amazing to behold, what should you look out for when buying an amazing, pre-owned designer bag? Well, here are a few things.
Did you know that Louis Vuitton sells more of their Supreme range on sites like eBay than they do at their stores? Because they have an incredibly short production run, they don’t make large quantities of stock, the pieces don’t lose value and so a reseller can really cash in. In fact, certain brands are estimated to double in value over the next ten years. So, if you do your research, you could select a bag that might make you profit if you decide to sell it down the line.
If you’re looking for a bag that’s going to stand the test of time, you need to select one that’s made from the right material. While we’d all love to have an amazing, sleek, canvas bag for a romp on the beach, you’d be better off with pouring your heart and soul into a beautiful, leather bag. As a rule of thumb, they hold their value and looks for longer, which is great news when you’re looking for something timeless!
The counterfeit industry is worth US $600 billion per year, so let’s just say you need to be able to spot a fake. Your first step, before even looking at a piece, is to do your research on the item. Make sure you know where it’s made and how to spell the item’s or label’s name. Amazingly, many counterfeiters get these simple facts wrong. Additionally, details matter a lot with designer pieces: a misaligned label, different thread colour, even a peeling zipper, these are mistakes you can be sure that the manufacturer won’t have made. Every Hermès bag, for example, is handmade, although this doesn’t mean that items will vary. It does, however, mean that each piece leaving their workshop is perfect down to the final stitch.
Have you read our blog where we highlight all the important things to look for when authenticating a Chanel handbag? At Luxity, we authenticate every item before selling it to you, so all you need to do is swipe that card for what you love.
If you remember these tips when indulging in a timeless classic you’ll be well on the way to luxuriating in an amazing, pre-owned designer bag.
Is it a Limited Edition?
Did you know that Louis Vuitton sells more of their Supreme range on sites like eBay than they do at their stores? Because they have an incredibly short production run, they don’t make large quantities of stock, the pieces don’t lose value and so a reseller can really cash in. In fact, certain brands are estimated to double in value over the next ten years. So, if you do your research, you could select a bag that might make you profit if you decide to sell it down the line.
Designer Handbags Materials
If you’re looking for a bag that’s going to stand the test of time, you need to select one that’s made from the right material. While we’d all love to have an amazing, sleek, canvas bag for a romp on the beach, you’d be better off with pouring your heart and soul into a beautiful, leather bag. As a rule of thumb, they hold their value and looks for longer, which is great news when you’re looking for something timeless!
Is it Authentic?
The counterfeit industry is worth US $600 billion per year, so let’s just say you need to be able to spot a fake. Your first step, before even looking at a piece, is to do your research on the item. Make sure you know where it’s made and how to spell the item’s or label’s name. Amazingly, many counterfeiters get these simple facts wrong. Additionally, details matter a lot with designer pieces: a misaligned label, different thread colour, even a peeling zipper, these are mistakes you can be sure that the manufacturer won’t have made. Every Hermès bag, for example, is handmade, although this doesn’t mean that items will vary. It does, however, mean that each piece leaving their workshop is perfect down to the final stitch.
Have you read our blog where we highlight all the important things to look for when authenticating a Chanel handbag? At Luxity, we authenticate every item before selling it to you, so all you need to do is swipe that card for what you love.
If you remember these tips when indulging in a timeless classic you’ll be well on the way to luxuriating in an amazing, pre-owned designer bag.
