Sell / Consign
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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for sale — including authentication, photography, listing preparation, marketing and administration — items cannot be withdrawn or returned during the 90-day consignment period.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The Consignor acknowledges and agrees that The Handbag Room may, at its discretion, offer or accept a customer payment plan for the purchase of a consigned item. Payment plans will generally operate for approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks but may be varied where agreed between The Handbag Room and the customer.
Where a consigned item is purchased under a payment plan:
The item will be reserved for the customer while the payment plan remains active and will not be released to the customer until the purchase price has been paid in full and all funds have cleared.
The Consignor acknowledges that payment of their sale proceeds will not become due until the customer has completed the payment plan and The Handbag Room has received the full purchase price in cleared funds.
All instalments received from the customer will be applied toward the purchase of the consigned item. Upon successful completion of the payment plan, the Consignor will receive the amount otherwise payable under this Agreement, less The Handbag Room's agreed commission, fees and any other authorised deductions.
If the customer fails to complete or cancels the payment plan, the item may be returned to available stock and offered for sale again. Any amounts paid or retained in connection with the cancelled payment plan will be dealt with in accordance with The Handbag Room's applicable customer payment-plan and cancellation terms and will not constitute a completed sale for the purposes of calculating the Consignor's payout.
A payment plan commenced during the original 90-day consignment period may continue beyond the scheduled expiry date. In this circumstance, the Consignor authorises the consignment period for that item to automatically extend until the payment plan is either completed or cancelled.
The Consignor may not withdraw an item while it is subject to an active customer payment plan.
Following successful completion of the payment plan, the usual delivery, return and Consignor payment provisions under this Agreement will apply. Consignor proceeds will be processed 14 days after the completed sale, allowing for delivery to the customer and The Handbag Room's applicable 7-day return period.