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This Consignment Agreement outlines the terms under which The Handbag Room accepts and sells items on behalf of consignors.

By submitting an item for consignment with The Handbag Room, you confirm that you have read and agree to the following terms.
 

1. Ownership & Authenticity

By submitting an item for consignment, the consignor confirms that:

• They are the legal owner of the item
• The item is authentic and not counterfeit or replica
• They have the legal right to sell the item

The Handbag Room reserves the right to refuse any item at its discretion.
 

2. Authentication

All items submitted to The Handbag Room undergo a strict authentication review before being accepted for sale.

If an item is determined to be:

• counterfeit
• replica
• altered
• unable to be verified as authentic

The item will be rejected.

An authentication and administration fee of $200 AUD will apply to cover the cost of inspection and verification.

This fee must be paid prior to the item being returned to the consignor.

Return shipping costs are also the responsibility of the consignor.

The Handbag Room reserves the right to retain possession of the item until all authentication fees and return shipping costs have been paid in full.
 

3. Item Acceptance

Submitting an item for valuation does not guarantee acceptance for consignment.

Items are accepted at the sole discretion of The Handbag Room based on:

• brand
• condition
• authenticity
• resale demand
 

4. Pricing Authority

The Handbag Room determines the final listing price of all consigned items.

Pricing is based on:

• current resale market data
• brand demand
• item condition
• comparable recent sales

To ensure items sell in a timely manner, The Handbag Room does not list items at consignor-requested prices above market value.

Items priced above market value typically remain unsold.

Our pricing strategy is designed to maximise the likelihood of sale while achieving fair market value for consignors.
 

5. Consignment Period

The standard consignment period is 90 days from the date the item is listed for sale.

During this period the item will be marketed across The Handbag Room’s sales channels including:

• The Handbag Room website
• social media platforms
• selected resale marketplaces

Due to the time and resources required to prepare items for sale — including authentication, photography, listing preparation, marketing and administration — items cannot be withdrawn or returned during the 90-day consignment period.
 

6. Price Adjustments

If an item remains unsold during the consignment period, The Handbag Room may recommend or apply reasonable price adjustments to support a successful sale.

Price adjustments may be necessary to ensure items remain competitive in the resale market.
 

7. Commission & Payment

Upon sale of a consigned item, The Handbag Room will retain an agreed consignment commission.

The remaining balance will be paid to the consignor.

Payments are typically processed within 7–10 business days after the sale has been completed and payment has cleared.
 

8. Condition & Preparation

Items should be submitted in excellent to very good preloved condition.

Where appropriate, The Handbag Room may recommend cleaning or restoration services through The Handbag Room Spa to maximise resale value prior to listing.
 

9. Care of Consigned Items

The Handbag Room will take reasonable care in handling and storing consigned items.

However, The Handbag Room will not be responsible for loss, damage or theft caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control.
 

10. Unsold Items

If an item remains unsold after the 90-day consignment period, The Handbag Room may:

• recommend a price reduction
• extend the listing period
• arrange return of the item to the consignor

Return shipping costs will be the responsibility of the consignor.
 

11. Acceptance of Terms

By consigning an item with The Handbag Room, the consignor confirms that they:

• have read and understood this agreement
• confirm the item submitted is authentic
• agree to the terms outlined above