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BUYING DESIGNER HANDBAGS AT AUCTION BUILDING A DESIGNER COLLECTION
Buying designer goods at auction has increased in popularity. Birmingham firm, Fellows Auctioneers, has found the increased interest so marked that they now have a specialist sale aptly named The Designer Collection.
Why buy pre-loved designer pieces?
GRAB A BARGAIN Have you ever seen a beautiful bag, sitting resplendent, in the window of a smart shop and thought “if only I could afford it”? The perfect solution to the bills vs shopping conundrum is buy- ing at auction.
Take the Classic Flap handbag from Chanel. This quilted bag is iconic, retailing at £3,760. One sold at Fellows for £1,140 in April. With only a couple of minor scuffs, the bag was in great condition - showing that you can get a bargain.
Fellows’ previous Designer Collection auction saw five Birkin bags sell between £4,000 and £7,000. At the end of July, a Café Togo Birkin 40 bag will be offered for sale for £4,500- £5,500.
July sees the second Designer Collection Auction from Fellows, featuring items from notable fashion houses such as Hermès, Dior, Louis Vuitton and Chanel.
UPCOMING AUCTIONS Jewellery – Thursday 7th July
Antique & Modern Jewellery – Thursday 14th July INVEST IN LUXURY
People are often looking for new investment opportunities, but not many think to look to an everyday item such as a handbag. However, not all bags are created equal. The Hermès Birkin bag is the unicorn of the handbag world. It isn’t listed on its maker’s website and the craftsmanship that goes into making it is staggering. One bag can take up to 18 hours to complete. Whether its popularity is due to its exclusivity or artistry, a Birkin bag is a solid investment. A recent study has shown that Birkin bags have increased in value year on year.
Vintage Jewellery & Accessories – Monday 18th July Jewellery – Thursday 21st July The Watch Sale – Tuesday 26th July Designer Collection – Thursday 28th July
FELLOWS AUCTIONEERS Augusta House, 19 Augusta Street, Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham, B18 6JA
T. 0121 212 2131
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