Chanel Classic Flap, Hermès Kelly, Louis Vuitton Speedy, vintage Gucci, pre-owned Burberry. With original box and cards, or without. Every piece examined for authenticity, condition, completeness, and collector demand — in writing.
The vintage designer accessory market has seen sustained appreciation. A 1990s Chanel Classic Flap in caviar leather is worth substantially more today than when it was purchased. Free insured postage. Written valuation per item. Paid in 72 hours.
The vintage designer handbag market rewards knowledge. An authenticated Chanel Classic Flap from the 1990s in excellent condition is worth significantly more than an unverified example with no provenance. Our specialists assess every piece on the same criteria:
For high-value designer pieces, we recommend emailing photographs before sending. A clear photograph of the serial number or date code, the interior label, the hardware, the stitching at a corner, and the exterior in good light allows us to give you a preliminary estimate and confirm we can authenticate the piece.
This is not a barrier to sending — it is a way to save you time if a piece is outside our buying range, and to give you realistic expectations before posting. Email support@fairvintage.co.uk with photographs and we will respond within one working day.
For high-value pieces, email photographs of the serial number, interior label, hardware, and exterior. We respond within one working day with a preliminary view.
We send a free prepaid, tracked and insured label. Your handbag is insured to £5,000 from the moment the courier scans it.
Your parcel is opened publicly on YouTube. Every item is visible on camera before any specialist touches it. Transparent and on the record.
Authenticity confirmed, condition graded, collector value assessed. Accept or decline. Return anything free. Payment within 72 hours — or we add 3%.
If your question isn't here, call us on 01234 815116 or email support@fairvintage.co.uk. We respond within one working day.
Get your free pack →Yes. Vintage Chanel — Classic Flap, 2.55, and Boy bags from the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s — is actively collected. We assess authenticity, condition, serial number, hardware, stitching, and original accessories. Send us photographs first if you'd like a preliminary view.
We examine serial number format and placement, stitching quality and stitch count, hardware finish and font, interior lining quality, leather texture and smell, label typography, and date codes where applicable. If we cannot authenticate with certainty, we say so explicitly and do not offer above a cautious floor price.
Condition affects value, but the extent varies by brand and model. A slightly worn Hermès Kelly is still worth substantially more than a worn bag from a less sought brand. We grade condition honestly and factor it into the offer with the reasoning explained. We do not reject pieces on condition alone.
Yes, but not disqualifyingly. Original dust bags, boxes, authenticity cards, and receipts add to resale value — typically 10–20% for common models, more for rare pieces. We note completeness in the valuation and offer accordingly.
Yes. Hermès silk scarves in excellent or unused condition are actively collected. Cartier pens, vintage Chanel costume jewellery, Louis Vuitton small leather goods, and quality vintage belts are all assessed individually.
Within 72 hours of your parcel going live on YouTube — guaranteed. If we miss that window, we add 3% to your total.
Request your free pack today. Every piece assessed individually, authenticity confirmed, condition graded honestly. Open live on YouTube. Paid within 72 hours.