Look at the price the seller is charging
This is extremely important if you’re buying designer goods. If the price is good to be true, it’s likely that the product could
Buy from authorised resellers if you can
If you’re buying something you really want it might be worth going through a middleman. Authorised resellers have a team of experts that check all of the products before listing them on their site. If you purchase from these sellers, you can have peace of mind knowing that your handbag or watch is 100% genuine. We recommend sites like Farfetch and Mappin & Webb.
Keep an eye out for images and check the history of the item
A good tip I use when I buy pre-owned goods, is to look for high quality images. I never buy a pre-owned item unless the seller provides multiple pictures with their listing (the more pictures they have the better). This helps to gauge the quality and authenticity of the item. If the product is genuine, the seller will gladly forward you with more images.
Don’t be afraid to ask the seller questions, if you have doubts you need to ask them. Make sure you ask the seller as many questions as possible, ask them things like “where and when did you purchase this item?”. The more clear the product history is, the better.
Buy timeless designs
If you’re someone that buys and resells a lot of clothes, try to buy items with timeless designs and colours. Designs like this retain the most value over time especially if you look after them. The more wearable the item is, the more value it will retain over time.