It’s barely 2022 and Chanel’s raised their prices again! And while this has become the norm as they try to avoid being a mass market luxury brand, it doesn’t mean you’re without other options.

As a reseller, you’ll still profit off of these increases since your customers will turn their noses up at Chanel’s traditional retail model and buy from resellers like you… as long as the prices for your pre-loved Chanel stock are reasonable. While resale prices will eventually fall in line with Chanel’s retail price hike, be careful of pricing your bags too high because a customer might be able to buy it brand new for just a few hundred more - unless that Chanel bag is rare.

The truth is these price increases will continue indefinitely as they try to make their products scarcer and more unattainable in the face of the booming resale market, and you can either stock up on Chanel Classic Flap Bags or invest in some beautiful alternatives.

We understand that paying close to $6,000 for a pre-owned Chanel bag may not be in everyone’s budget, and that’s why we’re suggesting you also invest in some less expensive and equally beautiful alternatives like the Gucci Marmont Shoulder Bag, the LV Twist, and the Dior Caro Bag for your store. Let’s explore!

GUCCI MARMONT SHOULDER BAG

The Gucci Marmont Shoulder Bag features an artsy update on the GG logo, and it adorns lambskin leather in a quilted, zig-zag design that defines the Marmont’s designer handbags, wallets, belts, and more. This now iconic should bag features some of Chanel’s timeless touches, but it’s more than half the price.

DIOR CARO BAG

Named as a tribute to Christian Dior’s sister Catherine, or Caro, the Dior Caro bag was launched at the Cruise 2021 ready-to-wear collection in many classic colors and materials such as calfskin, denim, and shearling. Featuring the iconic metal logo closure and a beautiful chain strap, the Caro is handmade in Dior’s ateliers in Italy. Created from calfskin leather, each Caro Bag requires over 18,000 stitches to reproduce the signature cannage quilting.

LOUIS VUITTON TWIST

In 2015, Nicholas Ghesquiere reimagined and redesigned the Epi Trapeze clutch — a flat bag in epi leather with an LV lock — and brought it back to life as the Louis Vuitton Twist. The latest addition to Louis Vuitton’s icons, the Twist is a modern collection of day-to-night shoulder bags and totes that feature bold LV hardware that you twist to open and close.

SAINT LAURENT LOULOU BAG

Launched in 2017, Saint Laurent’s wildly popular LouLou monogram shoulder bag is designed in Y-quilted leather with a front flap, magnetic closure featuring interlaced YSL initials, a leather and chain shoulder strap, and two internal compartments. Reminiscent of the Chanel Classic Flap, and very in-demand, but costs a lot less.

FENDI BAGUETTE

One of fashion’s original IT bags, the Fendi Baguette debuted in 1997 and became iconic due to its numerous appearances on Sex and the City. One of the biggest draws for this bag is its versatility and uniqueness. Designed to be carried under the arm like a French baguette, this minimalist silhouette was initially launched in a single strap design with a flap closure. Now, it’s also available with a detachable shoulder strap, and top handle, and in 1000s of different variations such as fringe, embroidered, studded, Zucca-embossed, and more.

ABOUT US

Meet LePrix Wholesale, the most trusted and largest online platform to source authentic, pre-owned luxury. With LePrix Wholesale at your service, you have immediate access to all the bestselling designer pieces for your resale business.

You’ll never again have to spend countless hours searching for the hottest Louis Vuitton pochette or the classic Chanel bag at a healthy margin. Or stress over currency conversions, the customs and shipping process, or the authenticity of your purchases. Every item on LePrix Wholesale is inspected and authenticated multiple times. You can easily add a Certificate of Authenticity with your order.

On our wholesale platform, every item comes with a description, condition, and letter grade for top brands. By leveraging deep data analytics and AI, our platform also shows you a suggested minimum resale price and estimated profit margin for top pre-owned brands like Chanel, Hermès and Dior. Every item is LePrix-vetted and inspected so you and your customers can rest assured knowing that each purchase is authentic.

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