If you’re looking to sell or consign your designer bag, jewelry or accessories, entrust it to the care and knowledge of people who know luxury — Madison Avenue Couture. We are one of the leading sellers and buyers of Hermès and Chanel handbags and accessories in the secondary market. We bring our years of experience and expertise buying and selling designer bags to evaluate your bags so that we can offer you the best price. We specialize in selling store fresh luxury bags, so we prefer to purchase never worn bags outright. We also accept recently produced and vintage pre-owned bags in excellent to like new condition, jewelry and accessories.
submit & get an estimate
Ship us your item
get paid
Step 1:
Submit Your Item Information
- Please complete our selling form above, describing the designer bag or item you’re selling, including the brand, the type, the year of production, the condition, and all accompaniments.
- If you have price expectations, please include them.
- Add one or more photos
- We will contact you within 2-3 days with an estimate. If we have additional questions, we will reach out within 1-2 business days.
Step 2:
Send The Bag or Item
- If you like our estimate and would like to accept our offer, we will send you a contract and a pre-paid label for shipping. Shipping and insurance are free to you.
- All boxes and their contents must be packed securely. We suggest using bubble wrap or plastic recycling bags to reduce the risk of damage.
Step 3:
Get Paid
- When we receive your designer handbag, we will inspect it to ensure it is in the condition as described and it is authentic. If necessary, we will refine our estimate and contact you with the final price.
- You will be paid within five to seven business days following the completion of inspection for purchased items and five to seven business days following the sale of your item for consigned items.
- The form of payment is your option, but typically payments are made via electronic check (ACH) or bank wire.
How we determine the price we offer
When you contact us to sell your designer bag or jewelry, we request that you provide us with as much details as possible – condition, year of production, accompaniments, as well as detailed photographs. We also ask for your price expectations to ensure that we are in sync.
The payment price we offer you is based on the style’s popularity, the item’s condition, the item’s age, the estimated time to sell the item, prices of comparable pieces on the market, among other factors.
All consignment prices are negotiated on an item-by-item basis, but typically we pay between 75% and 85% of our estimate of the item’s selling price, depending on its dollar value.
Sale vs. Consignment
While we try to offer outright purchase as often as possible, there are items that we prefer to take on consignment. These are smaller leather goods, exotics and pre-owned bags. Consigned bags are handled and marketed the same way as owned bags and the time to sale is typically the same as owned bags.
When we offer the option of outright purchase or consignment, you have the potential for a greater payout with consignment. Therefore, consignment may be a preferable option for those seeking to maximize the return on their bags.