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#721
Rani said:
It seems a lot of people are feeling like this now. Myself included. I suddenly feel more conscious of carrying anything too recognisable.
We can sell and replace our bags , but will our replacement give us the same joy?
If you don’t mind me asking, what will you replace your Speedy 20 with?
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Nothing really at the moment. I do really like the LV Monogram Loop bag but I think it's probably too small for my every day use so would most likely be a going out bag. But.. I can't justify $2200 + tax on a bag I'd use occasionally for going out. I haven't seen it in person though so I don't know if my daily essentials would fit. I do love the look of it, though.

For now, I'm enjoying using my Lululemon sherpa belt bag as my every day bag! Worn crossbody, never left in a shopping cart, and free of worry if people are potentially watching me because of a $2K+ bag while I run errands :biggrin:
 
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#722
PrayersandPurses said:
What is the condition of your Speedy? My local consignment shop gave me $1,100 for my SpeedyB 25 which was 5 years old, and was in very good condition (showed some signs of wear). She sold it for $1,600. If it was in excellent or pristine condition I would have gotten more.
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My Speedy 20 is in mint condition. Bought 4/4/22. So 7 months ago but only carried for 5 months. Always had a bag organizer in it. No stains or marks anywhere. Includes original box, dustbag, brand new lock & key set, and receipt.

Fashionphile offered me $1K buyout for it. Which shocked me because they offered me $850 for my 5 year old Neverfull earlier this year that was pretty beat up. Now, my $2,030 + tax purse that's only 6 months old at the time of their offer, is worth only $150 more than my 5 year old Neverfull?

TheRealReal has quoted me a listing price of $1745-$1895 with a 30% commission.

LVLenka has quoted me a listing price of $1900 with a 17.5% commission.

And my local consignment shop has quoted me a list price of $1890 with a 30% commission.

I was attempting to print a label for LVLenka on Fri when I discovered her IG is gone (I know she has a backup account) but it gave me pause. A few days before she had another Speedy 20 listed at $1975 that was still for sale after a few weeks so I'm not sure she'll get the $1900 she quoted me. I think I'm preferring to go with a more established business like TRR vs an Instagram reseller (I'm sure she's great but her business appears to be in transition right now). Still deciding though!
 
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#723
southlake01 said:
My Speedy 20 is in mint condition. Bought 4/4/22. So 7 months ago but only carried for 5 months. Always had a bag organizer in it. No stains or marks anywhere. Includes original box, dustbag, brand new lock & key set, and receipt.

Fashionphile offered me $1K buyout for it. Which shocked me because they offered me $850 for my 5 year old Neverfull earlier this year that was pretty beat up. Now, my $2,030 + tax purse that's only 6 months old at the time of their offer, is worth only $150 more than my 5 year old Neverfull?

TheRealReal has quoted me a listing price of $1745-$1895 with a 30% commission.

LVLenka has quoted me a listing price of $1900 with a 17.5% commission.

And my local consignment shop has quoted me a list price of $1890 with a 30% commission.

I was attempting to print a label for LVLenka on Fri when I discovered her IG is gone (I know she has a backup account) but it gave me pause. A few days before she had another Speedy 20 listed at $1975 that was still for sale after a few weeks so I'm not sure she'll get the $1900 she quoted me. I think I'm preferring to go with a more established business like TRR vs an Instagram reseller (I'm sure she's great but her business appears to be in transition right now). Still deciding though!
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This is so helpful! And shows that the resellers are making low offers - likely due to the economy and things probably aren't moving quickly.

I am looking to unload a Speedy B 25 DA, Graceful MM Mono/beige, and PSM. And some assorted SLG's. All in mint condition. Fashionphile won't take the Speedy or Graceful due to high inventory. I haven't bothered submitting the PSM since they'll probably make a very low offer. So going to sit on them and wait to see if things get better next year.
 
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#724
southlake01 said:
My Speedy 20 is in mint condition. Bought 4/4/22. So 7 months ago but only carried for 5 months. Always had a bag organizer in it. No stains or marks anywhere. Includes original box, dustbag, brand new lock & key set, and receipt.

Fashionphile offered me $1K buyout for it. Which shocked me because they offered me $850 for my 5 year old Neverfull earlier this year that was pretty beat up. Now, my $2,030 + tax purse that's only 6 months old at the time of their offer, is worth only $150 more than my 5 year old Neverfull?

TheRealReal has quoted me a listing price of $1745-$1895 with a 30% commission.

LVLenka has quoted me a listing price of $1900 with a 17.5% commission.

And my local consignment shop has quoted me a list price of $1890 with a 30% commission.

I was attempting to print a label for LVLenka on Fri when I discovered her IG is gone (I know she has a backup account) but it gave me pause. A few days before she had another Speedy 20 listed at $1975 that was still for sale after a few weeks so I'm not sure she'll get the $1900 she quoted me. I think I'm preferring to go with a more established business like TRR vs an Instagram reseller (I'm sure she's great but her business appears to be in transition right now). Still deciding though!
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@southlake01 all the bags I sold were also a full set. Including everything like you. That should give you more money. But even with that, LV leather is more of a loss than canvas. I paid $4,300 taxes in for my Vosges MM and I got $1,850. But like @LittleStar88 said the economy is pretty bad right now.
 
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#725
I can't believe it but right after I posted above with my quotes from various online resellers, I got two messages from Facebook Marketplace on my purse. One girl just came and bought it for $1450! I'm so happy!

I had it for sale myself for 3 weeks online (FB, Nextdoor and Craigslist) for $1700, lowered to $1500, and nothing from anyone. That's why I was considering the online resellers. Then this morning a serious buyer for $1450 so I took it!! :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
 
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#726
southlake01 said:
I can't believe it but right after I posted above with my quotes from various online resellers, I got two messages from Facebook Marketplace on my purse. One girl just came and bought it for $1450! I'm so happy!

I had it for sale myself for 3 weeks online (FB, Nextdoor and Craigslist) for $1700, lowered to $1500, and nothing from anyone. That's why I was considering the online resellers. Then this morning a serious buyer for $1450 so I took it!! :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:
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Oh yay. that's great. I'm very happy for you. You did well :smile:I don't have any social media, but when I was ready to sell mine, I mentioned it to a friend and she bought 1 for her and 1 for her daughter.
 
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#735
fashionista7 said:
I find I use smaller bags these days. Once I sell it I’ll put the funds towards a Madeleine mm in black
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I am the same. And I prefer having a bag with a strap. When I first received it, I wore it every fall/winter for years. But even though I don't wear mine as often anymore, it was a gift for my 40th birthday from my family so I can't let it go.
 
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