How to Consign a Luxury Bag at Old Fashioned Club?
By The Old Fashioned Club Team
The detailed process for consigning a luxury bag at Old Fashioned Club: free valuation, Entrupy authentication, listing, payment. The OFC consignment guide.
Consigning a luxury bag at Old Fashioned Club means entrusting its sale to a specialist Paris consignment house. The process comes in four stages: a free, no-obligation valuation, authentication of the piece by our experts (with Entrupy and a certificate), a carefully crafted listing to an international clientele, then payment as soon as it sells. You remain the owner until your bag finds a buyer.
What is consignment, in practical terms?
Consignment means entrusting your piece to a professional who handles the sale for you. Unlike an outright buy-back — where the bag is bought from you immediately at a discounted price — you remain the owner of your bag until it is actually sold. The consignee (here Old Fashioned Club) authenticates it, showcases it, presents it to its clientele, manages the transaction, then pays you your share.
The advantage is twofold: you benefit from the visibility, expertise and trust of an established house, while aiming for a sale price closer to the piece's true value than in a rushed private sale.
The OFC consignment process, step by step
| Step | What happens | On your side |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Free valuation | Our experts assess the piece and propose a listing price | Send photos + details (house, model, condition, accessories) |
| 2. Authentication | Full inspection + Entrupy + certificate of authenticity | Hand over the piece (showroom or secure shipping) |
| 3. Listing | Professional photos, careful description, online + showroom + Club | Nothing — you remain the owner until it sells |
| 4. Sale & payment | Transaction finalised, your share paid under the agreed terms | Receive your payment |
It all starts with a simple free valuation request, with no obligation on your part.
What information should you prepare for the valuation?
The more complete your request, the more precise and faster the valuation. Ideally, gather:
- The exact house and model (e.g. Chanel Timeless Medium caviar, Hermès Kelly 28 Sellier, Louis Vuitton Speedy 30).
- The overall condition and any flaws (corners, stitching, hardware, interior).
- The original accessories: box, dust bag, receipt, authenticity card or certificate, padlock and keys for an Hermès…
- Clear photos: exterior, interior, markings (stamp, production code, hologram).
On the luxury market, a full set (the piece plus all its original accessories) noticeably enhances a piece and speeds up the sale. To understand how these criteria affect price, read our guide to valuing your pre-owned luxury bag.
How does OFC authenticate your piece?
Before any listing, every piece is appraised by our specialists: regularity and slant of the stitching, quality and type of leather, weight and engraving of the hardware, markings and production codes, overall coherence with the accessories. We use Entrupy in particular, an AI-and-microscopy authentication solution recognised across the luxury industry, and issue a certificate of authenticity.
This step protects the buyer — and enhances your piece: an authenticated, certified bag sells better and faster. To learn more, discover our authentication process.
Why consign at Old Fashioned Club rather than sell on your own?
Selling privately exposes you to three difficulties: finding a trustworthy buyer, reassuring them about authenticity, and obtaining a fair price without undervaluing. Consignment removes these obstacles. At OFC, your piece benefits from the visibility of our online boutique, our Paris showroom and our members' Club with early access, as well as the expertise that reassures discerning buyers.
The result: a more serene sale, at a price consistent with the piece's true value. To maximise that price, also see our advice on selling your luxury bag for the best price.
Shop the look
Ready to take the plunge? Request your free, no-obligation valuation, join The Old Fashioned Club for your consignor benefits, and discover our selection of authenticated pre-owned luxury bags.
Frequently asked questions
- Is consigning my bag free of charge?
- Yes. Valuing your piece is entirely free and without obligation. You pay nothing up front: Old Fashioned Club's fee applies only once the piece is sold, under the terms communicated in advance at the time of valuation.
- Do I remain the owner of my bag during consignment?
- Yes. With consignment, you remain the owner of your piece until it is actually sold. Old Fashioned Club authenticates it, showcases it and presents it to its clientele, but the piece only changes ownership at the moment of sale, when your share is paid to you.
- How do I physically hand over my piece to OFC?
- After the valuation, you can drop your piece off in person at the Paris showroom (4 & 6 rue des Saussaies, 75008 Paris, by appointment) or send it securely. Our teams tell you how to proceed depending on your situation.
- How long does it take to sell a consigned piece?
- The time frame depends on the house, model, condition and listing price. Highly sought-after models — Birkin, Kelly, Classic Flap, Lady Dior — generally sell faster. A price set at the right level, combined with the visibility of our boutique and our Club, optimises the chances of a quick sale.
- What types of pieces can I consign at Old Fashioned Club?
- Bags and leather goods from the major houses (Chanel, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Gucci, Prada, Celine, Bottega Veneta…), designer ready-to-wear and accessories, as well as certain jewellery and watches. Pieces must be authentic and in good condition. If in doubt, simply request a valuation.
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