The Care and Feeding of Designer Handbags

Especially in these difficult economic times, many women who want the quality and cachet of luxury handbags but not the price tag continue to turn to consignment stores and online auction sites such as eBay for the sheer quantity of choices as well as the appeal of killer bargains.
eBay sellers face unique challenges in selling designer handbags and gaining the trust of  potential customers. If you plan to sell your handbags on eBay someday, there are things that you can do with your prized purses to increase your chances of maximizing their value.

1. Try and keep all the paperwork associated with the item, including all receipts, certificates, identification cards, and tags.
2. Keep and use the dust bag. Not only does this keep it clean and protect it from scratches in storage, it also helps reassure potential buyers of the bag’s authenticity.
3. Store your bag collection/inventory in a climate controlled environment, preferably a dark, cool place. Excessive exposure to direct sunlight, heat and humidity can do a lot of damage.  If you don’t use a bag often, stuffing it with tissue or bubble wrap helps it retain its shape. Never, ever stack them or place anything on top of them.
4. When you’re out and about, don’t place your bag directly on the floor. Buy an inexpensive purse hanger that you can just slip in your bag and slide onto table edges at restaurants, for example, or simply place your bag on your lap or an empty chair.
5. Never overfill your purse. Not only can it strain your back and neck, it can also damage your bag. Luxury bags are costly because they are handmade from high-quality materials, but they’re not indestructible. Don’t put anything in your bag that might rip the interior lining or strap.
6. Clean your bags periodically. Use a quality leather cleaner or manufacturer-recommended product. Use gentle, smooth movements when polishing.
7. If, despite all your efforts, your bag still sustains any kind of damage – a broken strap, torn lining, missing zipper – take it to a reputable handbag repair specialist. Ask the staff at the designer’s boutique or department store counter for references.

With proper care and handling, a designer handbag can last for generations. It’s one of the reasons why they are so coveted, as many of the finest ones often become classics. (Think of the Hermes Birkin or the Chanel quilted bag.) And when the time comes to sell your bag, Easysale’s expert photographers, copywriters and auction specialists will make sure that your listing is professionally crafted and will appeal to even the most discriminating buyers.

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