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ReRe · Aug 13th, 2009, 03:33 PM

I think that when a brand is discounted or goes on deep sales it tends to devalue them on the secondary market. For instance, Dior. BV has also had some very deep sales both at the boutiques and the department stores. You never see LV or Hermes on sale, and I don't see Chanel too often.

annie9999 · Aug 13th, 2009, 03:35 PM

Originally Posted by ReRe

I think that when a brand is discounted or goes on deep sales it tends to devalue them on the secondary market. For instance, Dior. BV has also had some very deep sales both at the boutiques and the department stores. You never see LV or Hermes on sale, and I don't see Chanel too often.

i think you are absolutely right. great observation.

jburgh · Aug 13th, 2009, 09:23 PM

I also never buy based on resale value. Nothing...bags, diamonds, gold, cars. I usually keep it because I love it and that is an object's worth to me.
I also have a feeling that BV will not go forward with these deep sales. In addition, a few brands are separating the wholesale offerings from the boutique offering. BTW, Hermes does have sales, the sample sales...40-70% off.

uclaboi · Aug 13th, 2009, 10:24 PM

LVs keep their value because they never go on sale, but also because they are so widely common and everyone knows about LV. Therefore, the demand is higher.

Baggiana · Aug 14th, 2009, 12:24 AM

Originally Posted by ReRe

I think that when a brand is discounted or goes on deep sales it tends to devalue them on the secondary market. For instance, Dior. BV has also had some very deep sales both at the boutiques and the department stores. You never see LV or Hermes on sale, and I don't see Chanel too often.

And look how we clamor for the cabat, which does not go on sale, either. However, resale is always lower (at least $1000) than original price, even for a barely used cabat.

Mid- · Aug 14th, 2009, 10:05 AM

^^ and that's exactly why I was able to get my mini at this point of my life.

ReRe · Aug 14th, 2009, 10:34 AM

If I wanted a brown or black cabat I would probably take a stab and ebay to save $1000, as you are right they are always below retail. But with the burnt marshmallow I'd probably have NO hope of waiting for somene to but it and decide to sell it.

BagEssence · Aug 18th, 2009, 10:14 AM

this thread just convinced me to give a lil abuse to the cabat....bring her out everyday it is then...

AMJ · Aug 18th, 2009, 05:10 PM

Even though I don't consider to resell my bags when I purchased them, sometimes I do sell my old bags to fund for a new one.

Deep sale is not a bad thing for both brand stores and customers...
Brand stores can increase more profit at the end of the seasonal cycle and customers can benefit from getting quality items with affordable pricing...

IMO, BV does not have such high resale value compares to other brands.

Baggiana · Aug 18th, 2009, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by BagEssence

this thread just convinced me to give a lil abuse to the cabat....bring her out everyday it is then...

Oh, I definitely recommend that you wear that gorgeous copper cabat of yours... that leather will age beautifully!!!

Baggiana · Aug 18th, 2009, 11:11 PM

Originally Posted by ReRe

If I wanted a brown or black cabat I would probably take a stab and ebay to save $1000, as you are right they are always below retail. But with the burnt marshmallow I'd probably have NO hope of waiting for somene to but it and decide to sell it.

Yes, ReRe, you are in for the initial purchase. I have never seen an ottone cabat on eBay, though I did see a PO with snaps offered. It did not sell on ebay, but was never listed again leading me to believe that it sold off ebay after the listing ended. In truth, there are very few cabats offered on eBay, so it is not a reliable source. I often wish that there was a place here where we could buy our HG's... or even get an alert that someone was interested in selling. I remember once that someone with an ottone cabat causually mentioned that she was thinking of selling and that was removed. I do not know how it could be arranged, but we need a cabat broker - lol!!!

DreamBags · Sep 3rd, 2009, 03:38 AM

Milan Station in Hong Kong. I never thought about the resale value before, but when I fell in love with Hermes and decided to bring those bags that I will not be wearing to the reseller, the manager of the reseller told me the resale value of BV is very low. Before that, I usually do not consider too much when buying a bag, but now I want to make sure I really like a bag (any brand) and be sure I want to keep it before I buy it. Lost a lot of money reselling my bags.

Originally Posted by jmcadon

What BV reseller are you taking about

I am interested!

DreamBags · Sep 3rd, 2009, 03:45 AM

Yes, got myself a mini purple cabat because SA told me it is never on sale and there are only 250 pieces (limited edition) and only available in Asia. Since I love purple, I got one to keep. It is very light and the color is beautiful. I will never sell this one.

Originally Posted by Baggiana

And look how we clamor for the cabat, which does not go on sale, either. However, resale is always lower (at least $1000) than original price, even for a barely used cabat.

Juda · Sep 3rd, 2009, 06:47 AM

Congrats I am happy that you like your new cabat and that you will never sell it.
Please post pictures or even better it deserves its own proper reveal.

I never buy handbags based on resell value but if i have to choose between 2 handbags that I like equally I will most probably buy the one with better resell value
Because I was able to finance new BV purchases by selling other handbags with good resell value.

BV handbags are different - they are classic, simple and timeless handbags with excellent craftsmanship, I don't see any reason why I will want to sell them. I want to keep them forever

Juda · Sep 3rd, 2009, 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by DreamBags

Lost a lot of money reselling my bags.

Believe it or not I was able to make a (tiny) profit from selling some of my LV and Chanel Handbags.
I bought them few years back and they were never used. The retail price went up so the buyers were very happy to buy them at lower price.
Especially since they are better quality than the ones available in the stores.
I must clarify I like and buy classic styles in neutral colors, which I believe is an important factor in the resell value of any handbag

Aug 13th, 2009, 09:23 PM	#18
jburgh BV, Choo, Ferragamo Joined: Aug 2007 Location: where the Corgis frap Posts: 7,224	I also never buy based on resale value. Nothing...bags, diamonds, gold, cars. I usually keep it because I love it and that is an object's worth to me. I also have a feeling that BV will not go forward with these deep sales. In addition, a few brands are separating the wholesale offerings from the boutique offering. BTW, Hermes does have sales, the sample sales...40-70% off.
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Aug 13th, 2009, 10:24 PM	#19
uclaboi Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,641	LVs keep their value because they never go on sale, but also because they are so widely common and everyone knows about LV. Therefore, the demand is higher.
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Aug 14th, 2009, 10:05 AM	#21
Mid- ありがとう Joined: Mar 2007 Location: ottone~chocolate heaven Posts: 3,567	^^ and that's exactly why I was able to get my mini at this point of my life.
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Aug 18th, 2009, 10:14 AM	#23
BagEssence ACMC Ltd. Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 204	this thread just convinced me to give a lil abuse to the cabat....bring her out everyday it is then...
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Aug 18th, 2009, 05:10 PM	#24
AMJ Member Joined: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 252	Even though I don't consider to resell my bags when I purchased them, sometimes I do sell my old bags to fund for a new one. Deep sale is not a bad thing for both brand stores and customers... Brand stores can increase more profit at the end of the seasonal cycle and customers can benefit from getting quality items with affordable pricing... IMO, BV does not have such high resale value compares to other brands.
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Aug 13th, 2009, 03:33 PM	#16
ReRe ReRe Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Philly area Posts: 3,435	I think that when a brand is discounted or goes on deep sales it tends to devalue them on the secondary market. For instance, Dior. BV has also had some very deep sales both at the boutiques and the department stores. You never see LV or Hermes on sale, and I don't see Chanel too often.

Aug 14th, 2009, 10:34 AM	#22
ReRe ReRe Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Philly area Posts: 3,435	If I wanted a brown or black cabat I would probably take a stab and ebay to save $1000, as you are right they are always below retail. But with the burnt marshmallow I'd probably have NO hope of waiting for somene to but it and decide to sell it.

Sep 3rd, 2009, 06:47 AM	#29
Juda Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 963	Congrats I am happy that you like your new cabat and that you will never sell it. Please post pictures or even better it deserves its own proper reveal. I never buy handbags based on resell value but if i have to choose between 2 handbags that I like equally I will most probably buy the one with better resell value Because I was able to finance new BV purchases by selling other handbags with good resell value. BV handbags are different - they are classic, simple and timeless handbags with excellent craftsmanship, I don't see any reason why I will want to sell them. I want to keep them forever
Juda Member Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 963

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