Where to find a used vintage designer handbag (other than eBay)

[thefirstmrsdewinter]

Can anyone recommend a reliable resale place? Designer Exchange looks good, anyone have any experience with them?
I'd quite like to buy an authentic vintage bag with a bit of wear to it, but I'm intimidated by the process of authenticating it myself. Shian at NPN has gorgeous things but they're usually barely used.
Tia. :)

Vestiaire Collective is best I think. They authenticate everything.

Hardly ever worn it is great

Have had great success in charity shops and certain antique establishments.

Vestiaire collective is great I've bought a few things from there, and am going to try and sell my old Mulberry bags on there too as it's a good service.

Thanks all. Lots of negative posts about VC on Purse Forum but I guess unhappy customers are more vocal than happy ones.

Labels Most Wanted - will also look for something in the pre-loved market if you have something specific in mind ? You won’t get a better reseller than Louise .
Any ideas what you might like ?

Thanks Hen. Looking for a small LV crossbody for everyday. Eventually I'd love a little Chanel bag in a bright colour (maybe yellow). I've never delighted in handbags but my usual everyday bag has worn out and I'm old enough for a really nice bag, so here we are. :)

I think netaporter have a vintage section.

Try Timpanys also. Online and Insta.

I have had a fake Chanel WOC and LV Speedy off VC.

I use;

Labels Most Wanted
Finer Things Aberdeen
NPN Bags
Luxury Labels (Facebook based)

All run by mums WFH who know their stuff, all items independently verified etc

Thank you for all the fantastic suggestions! Labels Most Wanted and Timpanys both have strong contenders but I look forward to having a better look at the others too.

I don't know what the prices were like (I'm not the designer handbag type), but Liberty on Oxford Street had second hand designer handbags area.

Linda's Stuff is a US consignment store which seems to have a vast range of expensive and rare bags. They have been extremely helpful and I've had no problems with their international shipping or customs.

Good call Xing, lots of great bags there. I'm actually in the US at the moment (and coming back in Feb) so I'll keep an eye on Linda's.

Matilda I suspect Liberty will be out of my price range (and probably mint condition). Interesting that they do vintage now. I bet they have some amazing pieces.

Pandora's in Knightsbridge

The Frockery
Revival Vintage
Open For Vintage - pricey

JOOLS The Vintage Bag Lady - has a Facebook page