Luxury Consignment Melbourne CBD
Preloved Luxury in Melbourne CBD
Our Collins Street store sits in the middle of Melbourne’s luxury precinct, a short walk from Collins Place, the Paris end and Southern Cross. If you work in the city, you can bring a bag in on your lunch break, have it authenticated while you wait, and have it photographed and listed the same week.
We are Australia’s largest preloved luxury retailer, with over 25,000 items sold and a Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee on everything that leaves the store.
Visit us
356 Collins Street, Tenancy 1, Upper Mezzanine, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: 0433 189 592
Email: enquiries@thepurseaffair.com
Trading hours
Monday to Thursday: 10am – 5pm
Friday: 10am – 7:30pm
Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday: closed
What you can do in store
- Sell or consign on the spot — bring your item in, we authenticate and quote it while you wait. No appointment needed.
- Shop authenticated preloved luxury — Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Rolex and more, all with a Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.
- Free authentication opinion on anything you already own.
- Layby available — see our layby terms.
What our consignors actually receive
These are real figures from items we have sold, not estimates. “Items sold” is the number of that model we have handled, and the payout is the median amount paid to the consignor after our commission.
| Item | Items sold | Sold price range | Median consignor payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermès Birkin 30 | 81 | $14,100 – $72,100 | $19,610 |
| Hermès Kelly | 137 | $520 – $110,100 | $5,595 |
| Hermès Constance | 95 | $650 – $53,100 | $10,185 |
| Chanel Classic Flap | 312 | $1,680 – $15,600 | $7,210 |
| Chanel (all models) | 4,249 | $290 – $40,100 | $3,555 |
| Louis Vuitton (all models) | 3,974 | $160 – $70,000 | $1,300 |
| Cartier Love | 212 | $790 – $50,100 | $5,085 |
| Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra | 260 | $1,630 – $79,100 | $3,020 |
| Gucci (all models) | 1,476 | $100 – $5,360 | $1,000 |
| Christian Dior (all models) | 1,040 | $170 – $25,000 | $1,980 |
All figures in AUD. Your payout depends on the model, condition, inclusions and current market demand — email us for an exact quote.
Why sell with The Purse Affair?
- Australia’s largest preloved luxury retailer — more buyers means faster sales.
- 50% of items sell within one week, 80% within one month.
- Payout on dispatch — you are paid when the item ships, not weeks later.
- Two Melbourne stores plus nationwide online reach — maximum exposure for your item.
- Professional photography, pricing and marketing included at no cost to you.
- Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee on every item — buyers pay more when they trust the seller.
Brands we accept
Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Rolex, Prada, Christian Dior, Saint Laurent, Celine, Loewe, Fendi and Bulgari, plus most recognised luxury houses. See our full list of accepted designers.
Our commission
| Sale price | Our fee | Your payout |
|---|---|---|
| Under $2,000 | $300 flat | Sale price minus $300 |
| $2,000 – $4,000 | 20% | 80% of sale price |
| $4,001 – $15,000 | 15% | 85% of sale price |
| $15,001+ | 10% | 90% of sale price |
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Purse Affair in the Melbourne CBD?
356 Collins Street, Tenancy 1, Upper Mezzanine, Melbourne VIC 3000 — between Elizabeth and Queen Streets.
Can I sell a bag over my lunch break?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome, authentication is done in store, and you will have a quote before you leave.
Do you also sell in store?
Yes — our full authenticated range of preloved Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and more is available in store, with layby available.
Is parking or public transport easy?
The store is on the Collins Street tram line and a short walk from Flinders Street, Southern Cross and Melbourne Central stations.
Get a free quote today
Email photos of your item to quote.tpa@gmail.com — front, back, interior, base, serial or date code, and any areas of wear. We reply with a consignment and a direct purchase figure within 24 hours. No obligation, no fees to list.
Selling from elsewhere in Australia?
We accept consignments nationwide: Melbourne, Doncaster, Melbourne CBD, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and everywhere else in Australia.
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