Selling second hand designer shoes Post Reply

[jg75]

I have a lovely pair of summer Manolos I have worn only once. I'm looking to sell them and wondered whether anyone had any tips? I'm a bit cautious of using eBay or another online site because I'd like to be guaranteed of the cash before sending the shoes to someone. Does anyone know of a boutique in London that accepts second hand shoes?

[jg75]

Anyone? x

[Melicone]

Designers (is a second hand shop) in Hampstead.

I think you have to have 3 designers pieces to sell and they take some percentage on it of course!

[jg75]

Thanks! It looks like they take 50% of the resale price. Is this standard? I'm now wondering whether it's even worth it.

[Melicone]

Yeap... 50%... but better than nothing right?

http://designsnw3.co.uk/sell-thru-designs/

Other than this I can only think of Ebay or Gumtree!

[jg75]

It's a great idea, thanks, I'll definitely contact them.

[charlotte_admin]

Hi jg75

These Manolos sound fab! You can buy and sell via NappyValleyNet for no charge.

Just click through on the 'Nearly New' icon at the top of the homepage, or follow this link http://www.annabelsarcade.com/viewforum.php?f=116

People sell all sorts through us and not just children's things. There are 55k visitors to the site each week, most of them women who might just like a look at these heels..!

[charlotte_admin]

Oops! That should read 55k visitors per month - sorry!

[balhamite]

I would try ebay. It is standard not to post out an item until the buyer has paid you and you can set a reserve price.

[lns247]

A friend of mine runs an awesome boutique called Timpany's who offer to resell luxury goods.

Do check it out as another option

http://www.timpanys.com/sell.php

[clareHip]

Ebay is very safe, especially if you use paypal. They have stingent stipulations for buying and selling so you neednt be worried. You would probably get the best price for them there too (look and see what other MB shoes are selling for). If you're still not sure, Give & Take on Lordship Lane in East Dulwich sell on designer clothes but obviously take a cut & some goes to charity too I think.
Happy selling!

[Jellie75]

Hello!

There is a shop on Battersea Park Road that sells luxury second hand clothing and shoes - they often have Louboutins in the window. I think it is called 'Find...' (It is a few doors along from Douglas Gordon estate agents)

There is also a shop on the King's Road in Fulham/Parson's Green called Deuxieme that will sell items for you and take a commission.

[ZCB]

I have sold lots of stuff on ebay and always get my money with no problems. You should have a go.

[jg75]

Thanks so much for all the great advice!

[AbbevilleMummy]

The problem with Ebay is that you might not get much for them as people are scepticle with regards to their providence.

You would possibly be better off with a specialist designer resale site such as Hardly Ever Worn It http://www.hardlyeverwornit.com which apparently is used by those in the industry.

They take a much larger cut than Ebay but theoretically they get a much higher price as they guarantee the item is genuine.