True story – I caught my husband’s eye wearing a designer dress I bought on eBay. To be exact, it was a yellow, vintage Diane Von Furstenburg wrap dress. And, even though the dress is years old by now – he won’t let me give it away because it reminds him of when we met. You could say in a way that eBay brought us together. But, that’s not all I buy on the shopping site. By now it’s no secret that I’m slightly obsessed when it comes to designer handbags. What you don’t know, however, it that some of them are from eBay. That’s right! I’ve been scooping up designer items at a fraction of the cost for going on 15 years! The inventory on eBay is unlike any other – so that coveted YSL clutch and my Chloe Marcie bag? Yup – they’re still available.
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Clutch: YSL
Dress: Diane Von Furstenberg
Black Bag: Chanel
Nude Belt Bag: Celine
Blush bag: Chloe
How to Buy a Designer Bag on eBay
There are a number of reasons I use eBay to buy designer bags, but the sheer number of brands, styles, colors and price points they cover is number one. The reality is that some items are simply harder to find in stores. But, you can find them on eBay with one quick search. Take my YSL monogram clutch for example. The light nude color I have is often out of stock or on backorder at my big box retailers. But, within 30-60 seconds I was able to find 3 of them on eBay and all were cheaper than I saw at other stores.
What is eBay Authenticate?
After I find my bag, I immediately look for the eBay Authenticate icon. This is a LIFESAVER! The sellers in the program have been thoroughly vetted. So, you know that the item you’re buying is genuine and authentic. From friends and family I talk to – this is the biggest concern with shopping on eBay for luxury handbags. Is it real? The eBay Authenticate icon lets you shop with confidence. AND – if for any reason the item is not able to be verified, then you have a money back guarantee. It doesn’t get much better than that!
What designer handbag brands do you buy on eBay?
Like I mentioned above, nearly everything is available on eBay, including Chanel, Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent (YSL). Those are the ones I’ve searched for the most. While there are plenty of those available for purchase, you can also find brands like Rebecca Minkoff and Tory Burch there too.
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My preferred way to shop eBay – Use the ‘Buy it now’ option!
The ‘Buy it now’ option is my best friend! For years, I shopped the auctions and it would come down to the last minute to see if you could avoid a bidding war on a well-priced item. While there’s definitely something to be said about the thrill of the purchase that creates, I much prefer to use the ‘Buy it now’ option. With one click you can grab the item you’ve been wanting.
Have you shopped on eBay before? What have you bought? If you have any questions about how to buy a designer bag on eBay just send me a question below or reach out via DM on Instagram!
*This post is sponsored by eBay, and I received compensation for my review. But, as always – all opinions are my own. This post contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links or purchase one of the products promoted, I’ll receive a commission.
