# Designer handbags > Leather bags and accessories. Buyers pay for condition and trust, so dust bags, boxes and close-up photos come first. Handbag buyers check every seam, corner and zip. Photograph each one in your show and in the listing, and keep receipts or proof of purchase with the bag. Ship every bag in its dust bag, stuffed with tissue so it holds its shape, inside a box. A crushed bag usually comes back as a return. ## How to pack it - Stuff the bag with tissue so it holds its shape. - Put it in a dust bag, then a presentation box. - Pack the box inside a plain outer box with padding. Avoid: Mailing bags for handbags. The bag arrives creased and crushed. - **[Cotton dust bags, 10 pack](https://sellersetups.com/product/dust-bags)** (£10 to £18): Designer buyers expect a bag to arrive in a dust bag. The cotton protects the leather while it sits in the outer box. - **[Acid-free tissue paper, 100 sheets](https://sellersetups.com/product/tissue-paper)** (£7 to £11): A sheet of tissue costs pennies and changes how a £15 vintage shirt feels on arrival. Buyers mention it in reviews. - **[Rigid presentation boxes, 10 pack](https://sellersetups.com/product/presentation-boxes)** (£18 to £30): A rigid presentation box keeps its corners square, so a higher-value piece arrives as you packed it. Put the presentation box inside a plain outer box. - **[Double-wall boxes, 18 x 12 x 8 in, 15 pack](https://sellersetups.com/product/double-wall-boxes)** (£22 to £34): Double-wall board resists crushing better than single-wall, so your boxed trainers arrive intact. - **[100 x 150 mm thermal labels, 500 fanfold](https://sellersetups.com/product/thermal-labels-fanfold)** (£12 to £18): Fanfold stacks feed flat behind the printer and hold more labels than a roll. 100 x 150 mm matches the label size UK couriers and marketplaces print. ## Postage per order - Royal Mail Tracked 48 Medium Parcel: £5.70 to £12.25. Trainers, homeware and electronics up to 20 kg, tracked and cheaper than untracked 2nd Class. - InPost locker to locker, medium: £2.59. Shoe boxes, books and bags up to 19 cm deep, sent between lockers when the buyer picks a locker. ## The kit you need Dust bags, acid-free tissue, presentation boxes and double-wall outer boxes cover packing. Add thermal labels and a printer. For photos, use a light tent or a plain backdrop with steady light, plus a tripod. Bag buyers zoom in on stitching and hardware, so sharp close-ups matter. ## Packing a bag Stuff the bag with tissue so it holds its shape. Wrap metal hardware in tissue so it can’t scratch the leather. Put the bag in its dust bag, then a presentation box, then a padded double-wall outer box. Never post a structured bag in a mailing bag. Add any receipt copy, cards or tags inside the box, and note in the listing that they’re included. ## Storing bags Store each bag stuffed and in a dust bag, standing upright on a shelf. Don’t hang bags by their straps, as it stretches them over time. Keep them out of direct sun and damp. Label each shelf spot and match it to the listing so you can find a sold bag quickly. ## Photos, listings and authenticity Shoot the front, back, base corners, interior, zips, hardware, stitching, any date code or serial tag, and every mark. Hidden wear is the most common reason for a return. eBay runs an authenticity check on some designer bags and Vinted offers optional verification on some items. Check what applies before listing, and keep your proof of purchase with each bag. Never list a bag as authentic if you can’t back it up. Platforms remove counterfeit listings and can close accounts. ## Selling bags live On Whatnot and TikTok Shop, open the bag on camera and show the inside, the hardware and the corners up close. Buyers ask about condition, so show it before the questions start. Keep higher-value bags for slower, scheduled shows. Fast auctions suit accessories and lower-priced pieces better. ## Postage and scaling up Use a tracked and signed-for service for higher-value bags so you have proof of delivery. Check the carrier’s compensation limits match what the bag is worth. Past 50 orders, stock dust bags and outer boxes in sizes that fit most of your bags. Keep a short condition checklist and fill it in for every bag before you list it. ## Common mistakes - Posting a structured bag in a mailing bag; box it with tissue stuffing and padding. - Leaving hardware unwrapped; wrap it in tissue so it doesn’t scratch the leather. - Skipping close-ups of corners and handles; show all wear so returns don’t come back as ‘not as described’. - Listing without proof of purchase; keep receipts and check the platform’s authenticity rules first. - Posting a high-value bag untracked; use a signed-for service with enough cover. - Hanging bags by their straps in storage; stuff them and stand them upright in dust bags. ## Setups - [Preloved designer handbag room for Vinted and eBay](https://sellersetups.com/setups/preloved-designer-handbags): Softbox light, dust bags, stuffing tissue and double-wall boxes for selling secondhand designer bags that arrive holding their shape. ## Questions ### How do I keep a bag’s shape in the post? Stuff it with acid-free tissue, put it in a dust bag, then a box with padding around it. ### Should I sell designer bags without receipts? Many buyers and platforms expect proof of authenticity for higher-value bags, so check the platform’s rules before you list. ### Does eBay authenticate handbags in the UK? eBay runs an authenticity check on some designer handbags. Whether yours qualifies depends on the brand and price, so check eBay’s current rules. ### Can I sell designer bags on Vinted? Yes. Vinted offers optional item verification on some designer items. Keep proof of purchase and describe every mark in the listing. ### Which photos do handbag buyers want? Front, back, base corners, interior, hardware, zips, any serial or date code, and every mark. ### Which postage service should I use for an expensive bag? A tracked, signed-for service with compensation that covers the bag’s value. Check the carrier’s limits before you send.