Your main options
eBay: no selling fee, free authentication
Most Australian private sellers pay no selling fee on eBay; the buyer pays a Buyer Protection fee on top. Eligible handbags from about $330 go through eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee: you send the bag to eBay’s authenticator at no extra cost, and it goes on to the buyer once it passes. That reassures buyers of expensive bags.
Vinted: no seller fee
Vinted charges sellers nothing. It doesn’t offer its Item Verification service in Australia, so many buyers will be wary of an expensive bag on a platform known for bargains. It suits mid-priced bags best.
Depop: small processing fee
Depop has no selling fee for Australian sellers, just 2.6% + $0.30 processing. Its younger buyers look for vintage and trend-led pieces more than classic luxury.
Specialist designer resale sites
Sites such as Designer Wardrobe and Vestiaire Collective focus on designer fashion and reach buyers who expect to pay more. Their fees aren’t in our calculator yet and are higher than eBay’s or Vinted’s, so compare their current commission with the figures above.
Prove it’s genuine
- Gather the paperwork. The receipt, authenticity card, dust bag and box all add value.
- Photograph the tells. Show the serial or date code, heat stamp, hardware engravings, stitching and lining.
- Describe the condition precisely. Mention corner wear, scratches to hardware and marks inside.
Price it from real sales
Search for the same model on eBay and tick “Sold items” to see what buyers actually paid recently. Asking prices can be far above what bags really sell for.
Stay safe
- Keep the sale and payment on the platform. Requests to pay by bank transfer or to move to WhatsApp are a common sign of a scam. See selling scams.
- Send valuable bags tracked, with cover that matches the value, and keep proof of postage.