If you have a pre loved designer bags collection and you want to earn profit for it, there are many ways to do so. A lot of people already sell designer handbags today, and the items are either brand new or pre-loved. If you want to succeed in selling your items, here are a few tips and tricks to help you:
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Prepare authenticity cards
People are very meticulous when it comes to verifying if the items they’re buying are authentic or not. In order for you to prove that what you’re selling is authentic, you need to provide the authenticity cards that go with it. If unfortunately, you don’t have these items, you or your buyer can obtain a certificate of authentication for a certain price.
To increase the value of your sale, package your item similar to how you bought it, including the box, the dust bag, and even the receipt.
Create a gallery
Before putting out your bags for sale in the market, make sure that you have already prepared a gallery that showcases your items. Every bag should be photographed beautifully so that buyers can appreciate it and would get enthused by it.
When taking pictures of your bags, remember to take every angle so that it shows the buyer a complete picture of it. Also take pictures of the inside to show all the pockets and compartments, as well as other important details like serial numbers. You can also include an image where you’re holding the bag or hanging it on your shoulder.
You don’t need a DSLR camera to produce a good image. Your smartphone should be enough. Just make sure to take the photo using natural lighting to avoid distorting the color.
Provide precise descriptions
Every item you post for sale should have a clear description of how it looks like personally and what its current state condition is. It doesn’t matter if you’ve barely used the bag, a thorough inspection is needed. You need to take note of every mark, scruff or tarnish. If there is any type of smell present, you need to identify it too.
Remember to include details that could increase the value of your bag, such as its rarity in color, its leather quality, its place of production or manufacturing, the year it was made, and its is considered a limited edition.
Honesty is important in describing your item because it’s one way to earn the trust of your buyers, and eventually get a repeat sale.
Price it right
Pricing your item right is important to make the most out of your sale. You don’t want to sell it for less than its worth. You’ll meet a lot of sellers out there selling the same item so you want to be as competitive as you can get.
The first thing you need to do is to research. The market for pre-owned items is huge, so it won’t be hard to get an idea of how a certain item is being sold for. Search for your item and read the descriptions. If you see something similar to what you’re selling, you can consider the price of that item as your basis.
Familiarize yourself with the marketplace
Going online is the easiest way to sell your luxury bags because a lot of people go for convenience today when shopping. So you want to be as visible as you can be in the marketplace.
Post your item on every platform available out there. Each platform has its own feature so make sure you take advantage of it. You need to observe how people are interacting on every platform to avoid any untoward incident in the future.
Be as responsive as you can be
Once you’ve posted your item for sale, the questions and inquiries will come rushing before you even know it. So for you to close a sale, you need to be as responsive as you can be. Remember that you’re not the only one selling out there. If your competitor is more responsive than you, you’re already behind the game.
What you can do is set up a template that answers your possible buyer’s initial question to give them an assurance that they’re not being ignored. For example, you could say, “We have received your query. We’ll be with you shortly.” And then make sure that you respond to them as soon as possible.
Be a responsible seller
Once you’ve closed a sale, prepare for the next steps. Receiving the payment doesn’t mean you’re stopping your efforts there. Be a responsible seller and inform your buyer of how the transaction is going.
Your updates should include how you’ve packed the item (include a picture of the package before shipping it). Ask your buyer about their preferred shipping company, if there are different options to choose from. Make sure that they have provided you with their complete details, and verify it again before writing it down on the package. Provide the tracking details to your buyer.
Your aftersale effort should include, asking the buyer if they received the bags in good condition, if they liked it, thanking them, and hoping to have another transaction with them.
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Sanya
- March 15, 2021
