Handbag Value Retention vs Handbag Investment - How to Buy Luxury Bags and Get Your Money Back

Handbags are NOT an investment! In this video, I’m sharing my personal process for luxury handbag value retention so you can enjoy your bags without losing a fortune. WE WILL DEEP DIVE INTO: My strategy for buying bags to retain the most value Why I avoid certain bags at the boutique (and what to buy instead) How patience on the pre-loved market pays off The real costs of selling: fees, shipping, and platforms The "Cost Per Wear" mindset If you want to build a collection you can actually sell later for a fair price, this is for you. Please share your opinions, insights and strategies for buying pre-loved luxury and luxury handbag resale in the comments. #handbag #handbags #retainvalue #purse TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction: Handbags as value retention vs. investment 01:29 - Why handbags aren't typical investments 02:30 - Tip #1: Study the resale market and specific models 02:45 - The Louis Vuitton Capucines example (Value drops) 03:31 - Exotics and boutique vs. pre-loved pricing 03:52 - Entry-level bags that hold value best 04:50 - Why I love the pre-loved market 05:37 - How to find local pre-loved deals 06:22 - Case study: Sherling Cargo Speedy 25 07:00 - My best deal: Graffiti Speedy from New York 07:47 - Newsletter hacks for private sales and coupons 08:25 - The importance of patience and studying potential defects 09:32 - Understanding selling costs (Fees, Commission, Shipping) 10:10 - The challenges of selling a bag yourself 11:04 - Authentication and insurance costs 12:18 - Platform fees: Poshmark vs. eBay 13:38 - Boutique purchase example: Gucci Anniversary Bag 15:06 - Fendi Baguette: Boutique vs. online pricing 15:53 - How I curated my collection for value 16:32 - Value retention for Coach and Marc Jacobs 18:48 - When to buy brand new at the boutique (Louis Vuitton pouches) 19:22 - Closing thoughts and summary I hope this video is useful for some of you and if I can ever help you in anyway, reach out here or on instagram   / melissatherighthandbag  . SOME OF MY LINKS ARE AFFILIATE LINKS (This means that if you purchase through the link, I make a small percentage of the sale). Running a channel takes time and money and if I should make some money to support the costs of running this channel, it would be helpful. *Disclaimer: Views stated in this video are strictly my own and not professional advice. [email protected]