BEST & WORST INVESTMENT BAGS: 9 Rules to avoid losing money

[@tonks78]

I still have my 1st LV from when I got my 1st paycheck as an RN: A LV SPEEDY! $300. Still in great condition after 30 YEARS! Now they cost over $1000. And I still use it. ❤❤❤❤

[@KWSHOPS]

I work for a consignment boutique as well! This is such a great video. I have to say, the worst part of my job (besides telling people that gifts given to them by loved ones are fake) is telling them that their handbag isn't as valuable as they think it is! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

[@Timpanys]

KWShops that is so true 🙈

[@Lyndappen]

KWShops thail

[@cabinlifeatedensprings1710]

I am so glad to run across your channel. My husband and I have been resellers for six years. We did not take it too seriously until two years ago when our daughter left for pharmaceutical school. Everything we earn goes straight to help her with expenses. So we made a decision about a month ago to begin selling high end handbags. We are not at a high end level yet. There is much more of a learning curve for us to get down pat. Currently we are trying to stock up on bag of around a $100 range. With hopes to learn the market and take more risks. This is funny the first date I went on with my husband I carried a beautiful green purse. Nothing expensive. But cute. When he came to pick me up his first comment was that’s a nice purse. Lol. I did not know what to think. He is really a nice person. Now we are in our later Middle Ages. Enjoying watching our daughter step into her beautiful life. So if we can help through the love of handbags why not. Sounds fun. And we are ready to get educated. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. My worst handbag was purchased in a lot of bags. I liked everything in the lot except for one, a fake Louis Vuitton. All I know to do it to throw it away. It’s so fake it’s embarrassing. I have kelp it tucked away but will dispose of it properly. Nothing worse than an extremely bad fake Hand bag. The lot I purchased was for handbags only so they were not trying to pass it off. So I never mentioned it to the seller. Just gave her a good rating and let it be. Would hate to hurt another reseller especially if they did not know better. She will learn in time. And hopefully not be horrified at remembering that mistake. Thank you again, Leslye

[@Timpanys]

Awww great to have you on our journey Leslye - good luck with your reselling! Thanks so much for sharing x

[@fabulousirene]

After 20 years buying and selling my luxury handbags, I learned a lot of experience, I totally agree with your those rules. Awesome video

[@Timpanys]

Awww thank you - really appreciate such an experienced re-seller saying that! :)

[@isabelthechemist442]

I’m too cheap to make big purchases... I make good money but can’t help but remember how hard it was paying for gas while in college! Lol!

[@pumaraebon80]

chronicreader yea maybe you can take all that money to the grave

[@vonettadevo]

Wow, that's really helpful. I mean, no, "you can't take it with you", but maybe she prefers spending her money on other things like travel or nice restaurants. I don't think her aversion to spending is something to belittle. Some people aren't used to spending money like that even when they can afford it.

[@AhhhsoNeo]

I️ think you have to buy what you love instead of for investment. And then use it and enjoy it. Takes the sting out of finding out the resale value!

[@Timpanys]

AhhhsoNeo i do agree - buy what you Love then you’ll probably never sell it and it doesn’t matter anyway! 😀

[@fashionandluxury101]

So true. Why do people but to sell. Enjoy ut

[@fashionandluxury101]

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[@palafox2237]

@Ahhhsoneo - thank you, totally agree! Invest in land, property if you can afford. If not, buy a purse to enjoy!

[@lkjonez13]

Styled4Life For me, it's a case of investing wisely. If im trying to buy my 1st home, more than just I really like it comes into play. If it's a money pit, overpriced for the area, etc you'r not gonna buy the money pit just because you like it or because you like the aesthetic outside. I'm not able to purchase these brands regularly (like most ppl) so when i do it can't be a fad. I want to spend my coin wisely on something that can be passed down for generations.

[@Nickeywonderland]

Really do like this subject, I collect bags, but I never thought of making it a business. Thanks for this video!

[@Wendys_lovinglife]

Great video! But I have to confess something - most of the bags in this video have suffered significant structure loss. Bags should always be stored stuffed with air paper in their dust bags not in their boxes. So many beautiful bags shown here are so slouchy. xoxo Wendy

[@367Play]

i agree with all your tips,,especially the outlet store bags that too often are made to offer the name at a lower price but not the same quality.

[@jannekeswereld]

My worst purchase was the Gucci Bamboo Bullet Bag. Lovely design but in use it just wasn't my bag. It took a while to resell it but I finally did. now I am very pleased with my Furla Metropolis mini and the Longchamp Le Pliage Neo. Those are more 'classic'

[@phillipbauer3054]

Nice article. Looking at Client advisor position with LV. Fingers crossed. Good tips to pass along to potential clients.

[@melaniepeemans344]

Great video! I bought a huge open leather lined LV shopping tote in the 80’s. Hardly use it ...so heavy. Beautiful but heavy!

[@Timpanys]

Haha! - thats the thing with some of the older bags!! You need to factor in the cost of a chiropractor! haha

[@yoyoli4138]

Best investment buy was my Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis. I used it for a year and sold it for more than I purchased it for. :)

[@lenabobena]

yo yoli definitely. I have it in the infrarouge color and have gotten offers when I wear it out for way more than I paid! It’s a small bag but it fits so much in. My favorite bag 👌

[@beckycarreiro2369]

im also fond of collecting bags but later on i was thinking what if i save my money in the bank so that when i get old i have much money for my old age... .. i just buy what i need but i dont buy what i wanted for.....im wake up now for dreaming that investment for bags which is so expensive... no way now

[@nataliewold9951]

I only bought pre loved once and whilst the bag looked lovely, it had a musty storage smell I couldn't get rid of. Fortunately I was able to sell it and it let me know I loved the style, so I saved the extra for a new one. Great tips, thank you.

[@Timpanys]

Natalie Wold oh whow that’s not great - but glad it turned out ok in the end! I do that sometimes buy a similar style cheaper bag check it works for me and then invest!

[@lorigail5525]

My worst investment bag was the Chloe medium Faye. I got all leather so I didn’t have the high maintenance suede but resale is way less on this bag no matter what... probably because nothing fits in it.. lol!

[@SuperMissLim]

Thank you! BUY what you love........exactly! well said!!

[@sharetac9296]

Thank you, good points.

[@vinijohnson4695]

Though I like your thoughts on investment pieces I personally can not agree on limited edition items. Of the 19 designer handbags I own only 2 of them are classic for the brand: my Bottega Veneta Roma and my Gucci Boston handbag. When the Chanel Dallas - Paris Metiers D'Art came out in the USA this whole collection sold quickly especially in what we would call "western states". I purchased 3 items from this collection being that I'm Texan through and through and continue to search this collection on the resell market. My Chanel Texas Satchel was purchased for 4200USD and most recently sold on eBay by another seller for 6100USD. I'm not parting with any of my collection as I have 3 daughters that will eventually own everything of mine. Yet another example of buying limited edition items would be anyone having items from LV's collaboration with artists such as Stephen Sprouse, Yayoi Kusama, El Seed to name a few. Those collections are always searched for on the resale market and you can very well get back all your money as time passes. Anyway, nice video and as always keep filming!

[@Timpanys]

Vini Johnson thanks so much for your comment! Really appreciate it! So interesting to always hear other points of view! X

[@vinijohnson4695]

Antonia Timpany ♥️from USA!

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[@radarluv3344]

Awesome video but would be super duper if you left the background music out next time , it was hard to concentrate on your lecture.

[@Timpanys]

Hey A few people have mention this - bit of a newbie to youtube so will try to leave it out of new vids! :)

[@noorulhudajamshaid9152]

Radar Luv ya ya

[@veemercer1698]

That Hermes displayed on shelf needs to be properly stuffed for structure. Just saying....

[@kalimonroe1004]

Valerie Mercer yep definitely mine are box baby’s

[@Orielle1000]

I have a collection of bags, not high-end though. I just enjoy having a variety that will match my outfit and not thinking of them as investments-

[@NotYourAverageTea]

Labels are just that. A label. I don’t care who makes a bag- if I like it and it’s good quality I will buy it. I buy what I love not what others love at the moment .😊

[@Orielle1000]

I absolutely agree!

[@palafox2237]

Yes!

[@MissAmelieMarie]

Thanks for these sound tips; very good advice. Appreciate it. You might want to consider not playing music in the background, or turning it way down. It distracts from your message. And not everyone shares the same taste in music.

[@KyeKaiN]

MissAmelieMarie "Consider not playing music in the background out turning it way down." Right. Like turn it down to mute

[@drmariamantzorou]

the mulberry alexa was my worst handbag purchase! thank god I bought it on sale!

[@lidiabanda]

Hi there! New subscriber here☺️ question... researching for my first big purchase, buying a Louie... does the monogram have more value than the damier ebene? I am also thinking if I fall out of love I want to ensure I can resell. Looking at the graceful pm and iena pm... help please!

[@Timpanys]

Hey good to hear from you! I suggest to get a good background - you could start watching my new series on handbags as investments! I think in short either would be a good buy. Perhaps monogram has slight edge over damier - in terms of each bag. Research how long they have been in production for and look at the prices rises over time so you can work out the better investment. Similar to: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qp-9ZHdjrtZ9eaM

[@lidiabanda]

Thank you beautiful!!! Appreciate it! So glad I found your channel😊

[@soniva1252]

My Chloe paraty bag! I loved it so much opted to get it over a classic and regret it! I was over it within a year and cannot sell it for a decent price

[@Timpanys]

noooooo! That's the worst!...Good luck though x

[@blackchickadee1]

Love this video but the worst investment piece would be the Chanel Jumbo. Bought it two years ago for $6300 and the resell is far lower now because the mini flaps are now in so will keep on to it. Oh also the Chanel boy isn’t very high on the resell market.

[@Timpanys]

blackchickadee1 really - I’ve not found that so much in the UK! If you hold on to them for a bit longer Hopefully you’ll make your money back - just need to wait for the price increases!...crossing my fingers for you!

Awesome tips! Just submitted to your channel! Design bags are my passion and my weakness 😜💋

[@jacqulinnepoulard9843]

I can't afford designer bags but I don't want any second hand stuff don't matter who use to have it because some people is not very clean and u dont know what they put in it sorry brand new for me

[@niko4305]

jacqulinne poulard like a dog inside 🤣😂

[@ItsKaraDenise]

Great video!

[@iarshintasudjana4382]

2 thumbs up. Very well explained!!

[@chanceuxj]

What are your thoughts on the Givenchy Antigona, Celine Belt Bag and the Chanel Boy bag in Chevron pattern (since it was limited release) with regard to being classics and resale value?

[@freedomliberty3664]

I would like to know about the Celine belt bag too

[@ihearthim5411]

What’s the name of the Prada bag you compared? It’s so gorgeous! Never seen one like it. Must be hard to find; I assume.

[@rexlindsey]

I recently bought a LV Keepall 55 for 175.00 from the owner. I was beside myself! ❤️

[@Timpanys]

I feel VERY jealous right now!!!! hahaha

[@natalieneppl5270]

New subscriber! I loved this video. Considering buying a LV Neverfull in Rayures stripes, but your "Limited Edition" rule is making me question. If the resale sale price is higher than the original list price, does that rule not count? Or would it still apply!? Thank you!!

[@gatorblue11]

The worst “investment” I made was the LV Zippy Wallet in Amarante Vernis. Vernis does not do well on the resale market. It was a $1,000 wallet and I probably couldn’t sell it for more than $300-400 👎🏼👎🏼

[@allegrarestelliprandoni3553]

What do you think of Louis Vuitton right now? I heard around that their quality dropped, do you have an opinion?

[@freedomliberty3664]

Ooo I like that beige bag on the shelf in the middle. Can you let me know what that is? Thank you!!

[@lelikatkinsonova3061]

What is the name of the brand you mentioned which discontinued? I really like this green kisslock bag you showed

[@abic3961]

Hi! So I'm buying my first designer bag soon and im torn between a Louis Flower Hobo in Bordeaux or a Mulberry Zipped Bayswater in Dark Blush... would you count the Louis as a 'trend led piece?' In my mind its going to be a sentimental purchase and something i'll love forever but i like the reassurance that it'll have good resale value before spending so much money. Any advice would be much appreciated PS, thanks for the awesome and informative video!

[@Timpanys]

Hey Abi - great to hear from you. I would suggest researching a few things: 1) how long each model has been produced for 2) what the prices have done over that same time period 3) what the prices are like on the second hand market. If you see the prices trending up over time and the second hand market looks strong that would be a good indicator. I would also suggest that you sell as soon as you stop using them (if you ever do!) - that way you get the most back!

[@morningstarkeke]

Don't put pens and or makeup in your beautiful bags without a protective case or lining! I've seen plenty of beautiful bags with ruined lining.

[@thyong24]

Hi Antonia, I just stumbled upon your channel and I love your advice and I'm subscribing! 💕 I really want to know what do you think of gucci marmont flap bag, particularly in red? Would you consider that as an investment bag? Let's just say it's a gift for my self for have been working a year in a law firm! This will be my first designer bag with my own money so I want to really know what I will be getting my self into. Thank youuu so much I hope you would wanna help me out ❤️

[@ErumDesigns21]

Awesome video 😊

[@FaylenesWorld]

Great video and suggestions!

[@breezyvibe]

Thanks for a GREAT video!!

[@karenmilagros2432]

Do you think the Louis vuitton mm favorite is worth the money?

[@tacarasworld9038]

The Artsy mm in the canvas

[@plane1880]

So is the LV graceful mm a good investment bag?

[@baggednbougie]

My worst investment was limited edition Celine mini luggage like a orange color it was so hard to resell smh never again

[@Timpanys]

maybe because of the colour?...we find black sells really well in that style! :) x

[@lauraandrews1535]

Handbags are not an investment.

[@KyeKaiN]

Laura Andrews Thank you!

[@LindaKlinton]

Tfs. I just found your Channel and I’m now a subbie ❤️. Xx linda

[@Timpanys]

Awwww thanks! x

[@fashionandluxury101]

Just found ur channel. Very informative

[@jax2886]

What do you think of MCM? Quality, do they hold up?

[@Timpanys]

Hey - great to hear from you. I have to admit I have not had a huge amount experience with MCM. In order to give a propper opinion on this x

[@niko4305]

Bought a Chanel boy. Resale value less than classic. Don’t give a s***. Bag is to die for. I’d buy it again and again and again. As a matter of fact I want it in another color 😊

[@margarets4610]

Only Hermes bags are the best investment.

[@solo9201]

Your opinion on hermes evelyn pm please

[@enigma6451]

Worst investments MK and Rebecca minkoff.

[@vonettadevo]

When you say "investments" do you mean something you hoped to resell later to to recoup a significant amount of money or in a looser sense that it was something you spent your money on hoping it would be a good quality purchase? I have several Marc Jacobs bags that have held up well, aren't flashy and aren't seen everywhere in NYC. But I don't consider them investment pieces like a 2k and up designer bag where it will still be a good classic piece in 5-10+ years. They are more fun, casual bags to me, not serious, luxury bags. Same category as MK and RM.

[@katekrissana]

Brake the rules!

[@videopro2582]

Now I buy what i like.. consignment is crap. You can't even get half of what you paid even if its in excellent condition.. Never again. I just don't bother. I get brand new at a deal or don't buy it,

[@ChillingWithMel22]

My worse designer purchase would have to be the Louis Vuitton Galleria p.m. I purchased it brand new for $1680 and when I went to sell it all the places I checked out only wanted to give me was only $600 and the inside was clean I used a organizer took a $1000 hit on that bag!!

[@Timpanys]

Melanie L gosh that’s a painful one!

[@rochelle7901]

I try to look at it this way. I may have spent 1600 but if I got 600 for it, then I actually bought that 1600 bag for 1000 instead. Hope that helps to ease your disappointment. Just need to look at it from the glass half full perspective.

[@ChillingWithMel22]

Rochelle Amadeo I guess it’s done now now whenever I purchase a bag I look to see what the reach so value of that bag is so that I know that if I want to sell bag in the future I will definitely be able to make money off of it versus taking a financial hit on the bag.

[@rochelle7901]

Hi Melanie, Yes I understand what you mean. I do the same. I love luxury handbags too and I've made a few mistakes, especially in the resell area. If I take a loss I just make myself feel better by saying what I had told you earlier. It makes that ouch not so painful. Although my husband says that if handbags were like the stock market, I'd still make a killing? LOL! Happy Holidays!

[@hannaw9125]

I googled your store and I live very close! This worries me and my purse

[@Timpanys]

YEY!!! Come and visit us! :)

[@ssalinas1965]

Hi there, Loved you video...❤ can you recommend some reputable resellers for luxury handbags and other items? Thank You!

[@sakarim]

Investment means when the price goes UP i.e you make a profit. By definition, cars and purses are NOT investments.

[@Timpanys]

I would have to respectfully disagree...Hermes crocodile Birkin bags that are bought for around £30k have been some of the most expensive bags to sell at auction. It just depends what you buy and if you use it.

[@bluebird4902]

I used to think this too*for bags atleast) muscle classic cars go for more than they did and some bags resell for more simply because the new ones spike up in price and thus the resale price jumps too

[@MariaHernandez-gf7ng]

Worst investment: Valentino Garavani Rockstud Camo Clutch 😐

[@genabragg9147]

I just bought a JIMMY CHOO MONA style bag at GoodWill. I found GOLD right? Lol, WRONG!!!! After I resold it I found out it was. KNOCKOFF! OMG! I was so EMBARASSED! She was really nasty because she thought I did it on purpose. But honestly before I got that bag I had never seen a JIMMY CHOO anything. I'm a broke girl lol. I only paid a few dollars for it and I can get at least $50 out of it so I'm still coming out waaay ahead. I Will be researching my second hand store items from now on. 😨😇

[@erinleary5873]

These designers are laughing all the way to the bank . It's a purse. It's a purse. Just a purse I mean I totally get it because I love shoes But they don't hv to be $600 if they're cute and comfy who cares...

[@Shrimpfriedriice]

I heard when you sell your bag you are supposed to keep the receipt. Is that true? Why? ... I bought my first designer bag when I was 19 and 3 years later I still refuse to toss away the box, receipt, dust bag, and bag lol.

[@Timpanys]

Teera Yin a lot of my clients will give a copy with the name etc. Blanked out! Rather than an original receipt! You must be very organised! Jealous! Xx 😀

[@saithongwanchai5203]

Teera Yin i

[@brokegirl123]

I dont understand why someone keep original receipt when selling bag. What they will do with those receipt ? Im always giving original receipt and when somebody just offer the copy, i rather not buy or lower to price.

[@crisyorke1328]

There is no de facto investment bags. Even Birkin and Kelly lose money.

[@BEAutifulkiss21100]

Do you consider the LV pochette metis more of a classic bag? And also what about the Chanel mini rectangular

[@Timpanys]

BEAutifulkiss21100 hey great to hear from you. I would consider a classic bag - anything that is produced season after season. It is safer as when they are produced the next year they generally go up in price. If you're looking to buy something for investment as well as love I would suggest tracking its price over time for a few years. Also above all - buy what you love! ❤️

[@Timpanys]

Hey!...so sorry I tried to reply to this on my phone and maybe it didn't work. I consider a classic bag - anything that is produced year after year and therefore results in the price going up. Have a look at the production history and track the prices - this will help you deciede what to buy in to if you are looking to make wise investments! :O)

[@jeannydaniel2022]

I bought a Chanel for 2000 dollars. However, I lost that purse. I forgot where I put it. LOL just kidding. Never had a Chanel. LOL

[@lovelylovableloved]

Jeanny Daniel I left mine in my dream 😂😂😂

[@今を生きる-i7s]

cute💖

[@kaseylampe5256]

Mcm backpack

[@mackenzie4757]

You are so beautiful! I think you'd look way better with smaller lips though!

[@sherryda2018bb]

Mackenzie Milne WHY ARE YOU HERE?

[@angela2462]

Nice video~ You need hair cut please