Handbags: Deals and Steals

CONSIGNMENT SHOPS

Ann's Fabulous Finds

Located in Michigan, this consignor often has great deals on used handbags. I've never seen any fake handbags listed on this site. Accepts returns, but check the return policy on the site for the most current information. This consignor does ship internationally, , but please check the site for the most current shipping rate information.

Designer Exposure

I have reservations for listing this consignor because 1) they have sold fake Chloe paddingtons and Fendi spies in the past and did not remove the listings even after I emailed them that the handbags were fake, 2) they have lied about the condition of the bags, and 3) when forced to offer a refund (they have a no return policy), they were tardy and did not give a full refund until forced through legal action.

That said, I have purchased an authentic handbag with them without incident, and it arrived as described. So it is possible to get a deal from this consigner despite their TERRIBLE customer service.

So I'm listing Designer Exposure more as a warning for people who are looking for handbag deals.

Jemz 'n Jewels

I have reservations for listing Jemz 'n Jewels because they do not accurately describe the condition of the handbags being sold on their site. I know of several incidents where the handbags were in badly used condition, returned, and Jemz 'n Jewels relisted the handbag without any modification to the condition description. That is unethical.

So I'm listing Jemz 'n Jewels as a warning for people who are looking for handbag deals.

Jill's Consignment

Located in Florida, this consignor has a high volume business, so check frequently for deals. Unfortunately, the pics on the site don't allow me to authenticate the handbags too well, so I'm not sure how frequently a fake handbag has been posted. Accepts returns, but check the return policy on the site for the most current information. Currently this consignor only sell/ship within the USA.

Luxury Shops

Another international consignor, Luxury Shops located in Zurich, Switzerland specializes in Hermes handbags among other high end designer handbags. All sales are final, so this is one slight drawback with the consignor. Offers free worldwide shipping via FedEx.

OrangeMe

A great consignor that also has an eBay selling business under the same name, you can often find better deals on the orangeme site than in their eBay auctions. I've never seen a fake handbag on either their website or in their ebay auctions. Unfortunately, all sales are final, so no returns. This consignor does ship internationally, and has a scaling shipping charge (for $$$ orders, shipping is free).

rag nation

Fabulous consignor located in NYC that has a great selection of items, including handbags. I've always received items in as-stated condition, promptly. Prices include shipping, but currently this consignor will only ship within the US. Returns are accepted for a full refund within 7 days of receipt, but please check the site for the most current information.

Real Deal Collection: Authenticated Balenciaga Resale Boutique

This fantastic online consignment shop is run by a member of The Purse Forum (TPF), and is dedicated to the consignment of Balenciaga handbags. All handbags are 100% authentic, and the site offers a return policy of a full refund within 7 days of receipt, but please check the site for the most current information. The consignor ships internationally, but international orders must be called in because the website is not designed to handle foreign addresses.

Rodeo Drive Resale

This online consignor I haven't had much dealings with. The pictures are few and inadequate for one to perform any authentication on, but at least the last time I checked, there were no obvious, bad fakes. This consignor will ship internationally.

Treasure Bath

NOTE: The owner has recently relocated back to the USA, and so the site is closed temporarily until she returns to Hong Kong. I'll update the note when I receive word from the owner that it's back up and running.

Located in Hong Kong, this consignor scours all the great resale handbag shops in Hong Kong where the fashionable ladies are fickle and sell their excellent condition bags frequently to purchase the new latest "IT" bag. Accepts returns, but check the return policy on the site for the most current information. This consignor does ship internationally, and has a scaling shipping charge (for $$$ orders, shipping is free).

Turnabout Shoppe

Another online consignor who appears to be reputable (though I have not had any dealings with them personally), Turnabout Shoppe located in Massachusetts offers a wide selection of consigned items, including handbags and appears to specialize in Chanel. Unfortunately, all sales are final, so no returns. This consignor does ship domestically and internationally via USPS, but check with the consignor for the most current shipping rate information.