Resale platforms comparison
The real economics of selling a luxury handbag — fees, speed, authentication rigor, and who's buying. Numbers are typical ranges; ask each platform for current rates before listing.
| Platform | Type | Seller fee | Payout | Authentication | Fake rate | Audience |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fashionphile | Consignment | 30-40% (sliding by price) | After sale, ~3-7 days | In-house hand inspection | ~0.4% fakes | US heavy; mid-to-high-tier buyers |
| Rebag | Buyout | n/a (they buy outright) | Instant on agreement (24-48h) | In-house, CLAIR system | ~0.4% fakes | US, Hong Kong stores |
| Yoogi's Closet | Consignment | 30-35% | After sale, 3-5 days | Family-run, hand-check | ~0.3% fakes | Loyal repeat US clientele |
| The RealReal | Consignment | 40-55% (sliding) | After sale, 7-10 days | House check at scale | ~0.8% fakes | Broad luxury, multi-category (handbags, jewelry, RTW) |
| Vestiaire Collective | Peer-to-peer | 15-22% + optional auth fee ~5% | After delivery, ~3-5 days | Optional in-house check (~$30-50/item) | ~2% fakes | European, growing US & APAC |
| eBay | Peer-to-peer | 12-15% + payment fees | After delivery, 2-7 days | Authenticity Guarantee on items >$500 | ~14% fakes in luxury handbag category | Massive but unfiltered |
| Sotheby's / Christie's | Auction | 10-25% (negotiable for high-value) | 30-60 days after auction | Expert vetting before lot accepted | <0.1% (curated) | Global UHNW collectors |
Strong on Hermès and Chanel. Consignment payouts faster than peer-to-peer. Will also buy outright at lower price.
Fastest cash. Pays less than consignment models — typical 50-70% of their listing price. CLAIR Index is their proprietary pricing tool.
Best fake-rate in the industry. Smaller inventory turnover than Fashionphile. Excellent for hard-to-find vintage.
Higher commission than Fashionphile. Wider category breadth means handbag listings sit longer. Authentication has improved post-2022 but still trailing Fashionphile/Rebag.
Lower commission than US consignment but slower sell time. Direct seller-buyer relationship. Vestiaire's authentication is opt-in.
Lowest fees but highest fake rate. Use Authenticity Guarantee for any high-value listing. Not recommended for >$10k items.
For Birkin Himalayas, rare crocodile, vintage Hermès. Long lead time. Only worth it for items expected to fetch >$15-20k.