Sell Designer Bags Australia
Sell Designer Bags Anywhere in Australia
The Purse Affair is Australia’s largest authentic preloved luxury retailer. We are based in Melbourne with two physical stores, but more than 40% of the items we take in are posted to us from interstate and regional Australia. Wherever you are, the process, the pricing and the payout are the same.
How to sell your designer items from anywhere in Australia
- Email your photos. Send front, back, interior, base, serial number and any wear to quote.tpa@gmail.com.
- Get your quote within 24 hours. We quote both a consignment price and an outright purchase figure so you can choose.
- Ship it to us. Once you accept the quote we send full packing and shipping instructions. Courier cost is at your expense, but our negotiated freight rates are well below retail and fully tracked and insured.
- We authenticate, photograph and list. Your item goes live on our website, in store, and across our social channels.
- Get paid on dispatch by bank transfer as soon as the item sells and ships.
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.
Two ways to sell
Consignment — we photograph, price, market and sell the item for you over a six-week listing period, and you keep the majority of the sale price. If it does not sell you can collect it free of charge, reduce the price, or take a direct purchase offer.
Direct purchase — if you want money now, we will make you an outright offer and pay by bank transfer once the item passes authentication.
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
Do you accept consignments from outside Melbourne?
Yes — from every state and territory, and from regional areas. Over 40% of our intake arrives by courier.
Is it safe to post a Birkin?
Every parcel is tracked and insured in transit, and we photograph and condition-report each item on arrival so there is a clear record. We handle high-value items like this every week.
How much will I be paid?
Our commission is tiered from a $300 flat fee under $2,000 down to 10% above $15,000, so you keep the large majority of the sale price. Real median payouts are in the table above.
How fast do items sell?
50% within a week, 80% within a month, based on our own sales history.
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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