eBay UK has launched its new consignment service for luxury items, giving users direct access to expert sellers who will list and sell their items on their behalf.
The online giant has partnered with experienced luxury seller, Luxe Collective to power the service, known for selling coveted pre-owned luxury goods, eBay said the business brings “unrivalled expertise to the consignment service”.
Launching initially for designer handbags, consumers can list and sell their new and pre-owned handbags from top brands across all price points including Chanel, Hermès, and Louis Vuitton.
From its launch in the US, items sold through eBay said consignment are seeing “significantly higher final sale prices, than those listed traditionally on eBay”. For example, it noted that a small quilted Chanel 19 flap bag sold for over 45% more than the average sales price for similar bags on the marketplace.
The retailer called the consignment process “seamless, with eBay and Luxe Collective handling every component once they receive the item – from photography to pricing – ensuring the listing is competitive and professional”.
eBay general manager of luxury and sneakers Mari Corella said: “As consumer interest in shopping for pre-loved luxury continues to grow in popularity, eBay is evolving to ensure it is at the forefront to provide shoppers with the best service.
“Consignment follows our already popular Authenticity Guarantee service that vets and verifies luxury goods, as we continue to enable customers to buy and sell on the platform with ease and peace of mind.”
Luxe Collective co-founder Ben Gallagher added: “Luxe Collective has long been dedicated to delivering pre-loved luxury at an accessible price point on eBay. Partnering with eBay UK on its new Consignment service is a great moment for us as it will encourage more sellers to join eBay’s global community, bringing even more luxury pieces to the platform ready for shoppers to find their dream pieces.”
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