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eBay: free authentication, most buyers
eBay charges 15% on women’s bags and handbags up to $2,000 (9% above), plus $0.40. Bags of $500 or more from eligible brands go through eBay’s free Authenticity Guarantee, so buyers know the bag has been checked before it reaches them.
Poshmark: least work
Poshmark takes 20% of sales from $15, and the buyer pays shipping. Items of $500 or more go through Posh Authenticate at no extra cost to you. See the Poshmark fee calculator.
Depop and Mercari: lower fees
Depop has no selling fee, just 3.3% + $0.45 processing, and Mercari takes 10%. Neither checks bags the way eBay and Poshmark do, so buyers may be warier of expensive ones. Depop’s buyers look for vintage and trend-led pieces more than classic luxury.
Specialist designer resale sites
Sites such as The RealReal, Fashionphile and Vestiaire Collective check items before they’re sold and reach buyers who expect to pay more. Their commission is usually much higher than eBay’s, so compare their current offers 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 Zelle or move to text messages are a common sign of a scam. See selling scams.
- Ship valuable bags tracked, with signature confirmation and insurance that matches the value.