Selling a luxury bag or watch can bring in anywhere from a few hundred to tens of thousands of euros — so picking the right channel matters. Four main options, to balance between price obtained, speed, effort and risk.
The four options
- Firm buyback. A buyer (like Ecrila) makes a definitive offer and pays you directly, with no commission or listing. The fastest and safest; the price is net, slightly below the full retail of a patient sale.
- Consignment. A boutique sells on your behalf and takes a commission (often 15–40%). A higher display price, but you wait for a buyer — sometimes months — and the commission eats into the net.
- Marketplace (Vestiaire Collective, eBay…). You set the price but handle photos, listing, negotiation, shipping and disputes, with platform fees and real fraud/return risk.
- Private sale. Potentially the best price, but the most effort and risk (payment, authentication, safe handover).
Quick comparison
Firm buybackPaid in 48 h · 0 commission · no risk
ConsignmentVariable delay · 15–40% · low risk
MarketplaceYou handle it all · fees + possible fraud
Private saleTop price · high effort & risk
In short: a firm buyback maximises peace of mind and speed; consignment and marketplaces can maximise gross price, at the cost of time, fees and risk.
Avoiding scams
- Never ship before guaranteed payment or a secure framework (insured shipping, escrow, identified professional).
- Beware the "overpayment" scam: a buyer offering above the price then asking for a partial refund = classic fraud.
- Refuse cheques and "pending" transfers not confirmed by your bank.
- Require authentication and insured shipping covering the real value of the piece.
- Keep a written trail (offer, condition, tracking number) at every step.
Our approach
Ecrila does firm buyback: a definitive offer verified by our experts, paid within 48 hours, with no commission, free insured shipping and a free return if you decline. See how it works and our appraisal approach, or start a request directly — an expert gets back to you with an offer.