How to sell used travel luggage
Do you have travel luggage that has been sitting in the back of your wardrobe? You should consider selling it. Many travel enthusiasts looking for more affordable luggage will surely find your bag worth buying.
It must be in good condition, of course. The bag must be free of very visible and very significant damage. Otherwise, no one will buy it. Here are more tips on how you can sell your used travel luggage:
1. Clean your bag first.
For leather bags, you may need to purchase a special leather polishing machine that can restore the shine and luster of the leather material. For canvas bags, simply revive the color by washing them in the washing machine with a mild detergent.
You can also vacuum your bag if it’s still relatively clean. Get rid of the dust inside the bag. Remove receipts or candy wrappers from pockets. Clean the wheels too. Use a damp cloth to get rid of stubborn mud on the wheels.
2. After cleaning out your bag, do a quick estimate of how much it should cost.
If it’s still in mint condition, you should be able to sell it for more than half of its original price. There are also many brands of travel suitcases that increase in value as the bag ages. There are many collectors of vintage bags these days.
3. Take clear photos of your luggage.
Use a white background to make your luggage look more impressive. Make sure the room has good lighting. If you are selling your product online, you would like to impress your prospective customers with just the photos. You can also try borrowing a digital SLR camera so you can take brighter photos.
4. Sell your luggage.
Create an online account at one of today’s many online stores such as eBay, Etsy, or Amazon. Upload the photos you’ve taken. Choose the best photos. Provide details about the bag, including brand, size, number of compartments and color. Provide details on the benefits of using this travel bag.
Mention in the details that the bag is not new and you are selling it to clear out your closet. Use words that will appeal to your prospective customers, but don’t embellish or exaggerate them. Make sure you also have an account where they can send their payments. Indicate shipping and handling cost.
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