How do I sell a luxury handbag online in Australia?
Authentication is everything. For bags over $500, consider a paid authentication service (Real Authentication, Entrupy) before listing. eBay AU's Authenticity Guarantee covers some luxury bags. Grailed and Vestiaire Collective are strong platforms for European designer goods. Photograph: front, back, both sides, inside, base, hardware details, serial number plate, and all dust bags/accessories. Original receipt or box adds 15–30% to sale price. Never describe as 'authentic' without being certain.
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Key things to know for Australian sellers
Australian online selling has its own quirks: GST registration thresholds, Australia Post rate structures, and platform-specific buyer behaviour differ from the US and UK advice you'll find most readily online. Checking ATO guidance directly and using the Australia Post postage calculator for accurate quotes are good starting points.
Using multiple platforms together
Most successful Australian resellers end up selling across at least two platforms. The marginal effort to list on a second platform is much lower if you already have photos and a description, and reaching two different buyer pools meaningfully increases your chances of a sale.
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