I've been thinking about today's topic for quite some time but never found the time to finish my thoughts. I often get asked if it's worth buying a pre-owned handbag? I am here today to share my thoughts. First of all, I want to emphasize that there is nothing wrong with buying pre-loved handbags. My handbag collection is a mix of both (my Hermes Kelly is pre-owned and my Chanel boy bag is brand-new). Collecting luxury handbags is a very expensive hobby so I am all for saving when possible. However, not all handbags are worth buying used. Before deciding on a bag, I always ask myself 5 questions below if I want to purchase the bag brand new or go the pre-loved route.
Question # 1: The brand -
Does the brand ever go on sale? Generally speaking, brands like
Prada,
Givenchy,
Chloe,
Valentino or even
Fendi will occasionally go on sale. I caught a few sales
here and
here (the discounts were pretty decent). They may not have exactly what you're looking for but they do go on sale. If the brand participates in a sale, I'd rather wait and buy the bag brand new. Chances are, you probably will pay less for a brand new discounted bag (i.e. Chloe Nano Drew bag :: brand new ::
on sale for $446 vs.
pre-owed for $925)