Luxury Bags

Gucci handbags span decades of changing logos, workshops, materials and identification systems. Learn how to assess the exact model, GG pattern, leather, construction, hardware, interior tag and modern Authenticity Tag without relying on one card...

A Louis Vuitton date code, chip or monogram pattern cannot authenticate a handbag by itself. Learn how to assess the exact model, materials, pattern placement, construction, hardware, heat stamps and identifiers as a complete, period-appropriate...

Authenticating a Hermes handbag requires more than locating a date stamp. Learn how to assess its model, leather, hand construction, saddle stitching, hardware, typography and provenance as one coherent object - and when a specialist...

A Chanel handbag should be assessed as a complete object, not reduced to a serial number or stitch count. Learn how to examine its model, proportions, quilting, leather, hardware, interior markings and identifiers, while accounting...

Age alone does not make a designer item valuable. Discover how authenticity, rarity, condition, originality, provenance, cultural significance and collector demand influence the value of vintage designer handbags and accessories—and why reliable valuations must be...

Condition tells the story of how a pre-owned handbag has been used, altered and cared for. Learn how to examine its structure, corners, handles, materials, hardware and interior, distinguish patina from damage, identify restoration and...

Buying pre-owned luxury from an individual can be rewarding, but confidence comes from consistency. This guide explains how to evaluate the seller, the listing, the object and the protections surrounding the transaction.