With the price increases, it makes sense that preloved prices go up too.
Not sure what is realistic or fair price for preloved piece. I know a lot depends on how badly someone wants a piece, how readily available it is, if it's for daily use or as part of a collection, etc., degree of wear and tear, current retail pricing, etc. I also realize that pre-loved obviously means it is used and you can't expect a piece to be brand new, hence it is usually, but not always, cheaper than the current retail price.
Could use some advice from this wonderful community! Purchased a mini pochette and will have to decide in a few days whether or not to return it. It has some split glazing on the side of the leather tab, and an undisclosed small crack by the d-ring. Otherwise it seems in pretty good shape. I got it for $310 including tax and shipping. It seems like decent preloved mini pochettes without any cracks, Etc are retailing for almost $500 or more. Buying one new is not in my current budget.
I do like the piece a lot and it fits my lifestyle of just grab something and go, and I usually keep my phone in the hand anyway so it doesn't bother me that it doesn't fit the phone.
I normally use small to medium sized bags but more often than not I just like to grab my keys, license, and credit card, and go. The cles is a bit of a stretch to fit in the car fob or any receipts.
I'm trying to decide whether or not to:
1) return this piece and keep on trying to hunt for a piece at a similar price, but without any canvas cracks.
2) keep it, because it's going to be hard to match the price and unrealistic to get a preloved piece that doesn't have any canvas flaws for around $300.
3) return it because I have a PA in monogram, which I just received, and I can just use the PA as a grab-and-go instead of the Mini pochette, and just use my generic nylon pouch but I've been using to transfer Essentials like keys and a few credit cards from purse to purse.
4) would mini pochette be something I could practically use as a mini bag or belt bag or turn into a do-it-yourself multi-pochette in real daily life? Saw some videos of this online but don't know if people have actually done that or if it puts too much wear and tear and stress on the d ring and vachetta tab. I know there are some options for chains and a multi pochette conversion kit on dress up your purse.
I guess when it comes down to it I'm not sure if I'm being too picky or I should just be patient and see if I can get a piece around the same price that I got but without canvas flaws? Or is it redundant since I have a PA with a crossbody strap? Do people still find the mini pochette very useful even if they have a PA?
And also wondering what people think in terms of what's realistic prices for pre-loved pieces in 2023.
Sorry for the long post. Thanks so much! I appreciate this community very much!
Not sure what is realistic or fair price for preloved piece. I know a lot depends on how badly someone wants a piece, how readily available it is, if it's for daily use or as part of a collection, etc., degree of wear and tear, current retail pricing, etc. I also realize that pre-loved obviously means it is used and you can't expect a piece to be brand new, hence it is usually, but not always, cheaper than the current retail price.
Could use some advice from this wonderful community! Purchased a mini pochette and will have to decide in a few days whether or not to return it. It has some split glazing on the side of the leather tab, and an undisclosed small crack by the d-ring. Otherwise it seems in pretty good shape. I got it for $310 including tax and shipping. It seems like decent preloved mini pochettes without any cracks, Etc are retailing for almost $500 or more. Buying one new is not in my current budget.
I do like the piece a lot and it fits my lifestyle of just grab something and go, and I usually keep my phone in the hand anyway so it doesn't bother me that it doesn't fit the phone.
I normally use small to medium sized bags but more often than not I just like to grab my keys, license, and credit card, and go. The cles is a bit of a stretch to fit in the car fob or any receipts.
I'm trying to decide whether or not to:
1) return this piece and keep on trying to hunt for a piece at a similar price, but without any canvas cracks.
2) keep it, because it's going to be hard to match the price and unrealistic to get a preloved piece that doesn't have any canvas flaws for around $300.
3) return it because I have a PA in monogram, which I just received, and I can just use the PA as a grab-and-go instead of the Mini pochette, and just use my generic nylon pouch but I've been using to transfer Essentials like keys and a few credit cards from purse to purse.
4) would mini pochette be something I could practically use as a mini bag or belt bag or turn into a do-it-yourself multi-pochette in real daily life? Saw some videos of this online but don't know if people have actually done that or if it puts too much wear and tear and stress on the d ring and vachetta tab. I know there are some options for chains and a multi pochette conversion kit on dress up your purse.
I guess when it comes down to it I'm not sure if I'm being too picky or I should just be patient and see if I can get a piece around the same price that I got but without canvas flaws? Or is it redundant since I have a PA with a crossbody strap? Do people still find the mini pochette very useful even if they have a PA?
And also wondering what people think in terms of what's realistic prices for pre-loved pieces in 2023.Sorry for the long post. Thanks so much! I appreciate this community very much!
