With today's economy still struggling, many consumers have been selling old, unused products that they consider a "luxury". In the past, the list of items for sale has included gold jewelry, silver flatware, diamond rings, and high-brand watches. But lately a new product has been added to the things that people are selling for quick cash: designer handbags. Many women have built a collection of bags and purses from design houses such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermes, and Prada that are now simply gathering dust in their closets. Just as with old gold jewelry they don't wear anymore, these shoppers are looking for places to sell their pre-owned handbags.
One common online venue for selling used designer handbags is eBay. But in recent years this has become more difficult because of the amount of people on eBay selling fake designer merchandise. eBay now reserves the right to demand that you show a receipt for selling an "authentic" designer handbag, and shoppers have become more wary of buying luxury handbags on eBay, even if there is a receipt (since such receipts can be forged). Some online sellers have chosen to use Craigslist instead of eBay, but the same kinds of issues exist involving the risk of counterfeit merchandise, perhaps even more so, since Craigslist does not conduct oversight on its sellers the way eBay does.
If you do decide to sell your used designer handbag on eBay be sure to include several good quality photos of the bag (inside and outside), along with a thorough and well written description, and a scan of the receipt (if you still have it). When shipping the handbag, pay the small extra fee for USPS's "delivery confirmation" service, so you don't end up in a situation where a buyer says they never received their handbag.
Another option for selling a used handbag is to go to a "bricks and mortar" buyer of pre-owned handbags. Some well-known gold and jewelry buyers such as San Diego Jewelry Buyers (SDJB) are now buying luxury handbags from select high-brand designers. So, you may want to check with a well-establish fine jewelry buyer in your area to see if they are purchasing luxury handbags too. Even if they haven't purchased handbags previously, they might decide that it's a good idea to start buying luxury handbags in addition to gold jewelry and diamonds.
The thing to keep in mind when selling your used handbag to a second-hand buyer is that you won't be receiving a price that's equivalent to the retail price. The buying offer will be related to the value of your designer handbag on the resale market, and that price varies, depending on consumer demand for the brand and the condition of your handbag.
There are, of course, always pawnshops too. But you will likely get the least amount of cash for a used designer handbag from a pawnshop, since they aren't in the usual business of buying such items and don't have an established network of channels through which they can re-sell your handbag. A pawnshop would be best only if you need a small amount of quick cash for a collateral loan and you plan to buy back the handbag in a few weeks or couple months.About the author Mary Wilson is a passionate shopper of used Handbags, and is always looking for new and better ways to buy and Sell Your Handbags.Source: http://www.articlesalley.com/article.detail.php/138393/160/Fashion-Style/Shopping-and-Product-Reviews/21/Where_to_Sell_Your_Used_Handbags
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the best place to sell gold in San Diego, CA?
I want to sell gold to a local place in San Diego, CA and I am looking for the best place that will pay the most. I DO NOT want to sell it via the internet!-
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I have sold some gold to a company in San Diego with these guys www.SanDiegoGoldSelling.com they are located right off the freeway and they will give you a quote if you bring the gold down to their store. I went to a few different places and these guys seemed to be the best.
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Where can I sell gold safely in San Diego?
I have some broken gold chains and earrings and would like to sell them. I'm afraid of going into a bad area in San Diego where the pawn shops are. Can any one suggest a safe place where they have sold gold? Much appreciated.-
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I sold some jewelry last week to a jeweler in Rancho Penasquitos. My husband found him on a site www.sellgoldsandiego.com He was easy to get to, in a great neighborhood, good parking and I was satisfied with what he paid. They were friendly and I felt safe there. You might get a dollar or two more or less somewhere else, but I would highly recommend them. To me it wasn't worth the trouble (or the gas money) to drive all over the place pricing things out. Name of the place is Richard West Jewelers but if you go the www.sellgoldsandiego.com you'll get travel directions etc. Best of luck!
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I want to sell gold coins in San Diego . Can you recommend a place that is safe.?
I have some gold coins from my father and would like to sell them. I don't know much about the coins so I could use a recommendation as to who is honest and fair. Thanks-
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look for jewelers or coin dealers in the phone book and go to 2 or 3 and see who gives you the best price
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where can I sell my gold pieces in san diego ca?-
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If you want the most amount of cash for your gold .... current market prices ... (Gold is hovering around 0 an ounce although it was K an ounce earlier this year) definitely sell it to a refiner ( http://www.goldintomoney.com ). Pawn shops and jewelry stores will take a cut of your cash for the exact same service... so you'll always get the most using a refiner
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I need cash for some gold to pay bills. Can someone recommend a good place in San Diego?
I have some old wedding bands and some bracelets which I don't wear any more. I'd like to sell them to pay some bills. Can anyone recommend somebody trustworthy in San Diego?-
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I sold some gold to Richard West Jewelers in Rancho Penasquitos. I was please with the payment and above all it was safe and easy to get to. I found him at www.sellgoldsandiego.com which had directions etc. Plenty of parking off Ted Williams Parkway on Black Mountain Road. I would highly recommend him.
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Are there any smoke shops in san diego area that carry spice? pep spice gold spice cinnamon spice. anything.?
Innerworld and outer limits off coast highway normally sell it but theyve been out.-
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ask Chong, he would know
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Should Maj. Nidal Hasan be hanged, drawn and quartered (a punishment still on military books)?
After being sentenced, malefactors were usually held in prison for a few days before being drawn by horse to the place of execution, usually on a hurdle, their hands tied. Once stripped of their clothing, they were taken to the scaffold and hanged for a short period, but only to cause strangulation and near-death. They were then disembowelled, and normally emasculated.[nb 3] Those still conscious at this point might have seen their entrails burnt, before their heart was removed. The body was then decapitated, signalling an unquestionable death,and quartered (chopped into four pieces). Each dismembered piece of the body was later displayed publicly, as a warning to others.FORT HOOD, Texas — A sergeant shot five times during last year's rampage at Fort Hood said Wednesday he recalled lying on the floor and locking eyes with Maj. Nidal Hasan after the Army psychiatrist cried out "Allahu Akbar" and unleashed a burst of gunfire into a crowd of soldiers preparing for deployment.
Sgt. Alonzo Lunsford said the light from a laser-guided weapon soon trained on him, and he closed his eyes.
Lunsford, who lost most of the sight in his left eye in the attack, was the first in a long line of victims who will come face-to-face with Hasan at a military hearing to determine if there is enough evidence for him to stand trial.
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..Hasan, 40, is charged with 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder in the Nov. 5 Fort Hood attack — the worst mass shooting at an American military base.Lunsford testified that Hasan pulled weapons from his Army combat uniform and shouted "God is Great," in Arabic.
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"Off with his Head"
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