Consignment Comparison
A data-driven comparison of luxury handbag consignment options. See commission rates, total payouts, and use our calculator to compare what you'd earn across platforms.
| Platform | Commission | Your Payout | Monthly Income | Price Control | Time to First $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Handoffs | 15% | 85% | $50/mo while rented | Seller sets price | Within first month |
| The RealReal | 30–50% | 50–70% | None | Platform sets price | When item sells |
| Fashionphile | ~30–40% (buyout) | 60–70% | None | They set buyout price | Immediate |
| Rebag | ~35–40% (Clair) | 60–65% | None | They set Clair value | Immediate |
Just 15% commission when your bag sells. You keep 85% of the sale price. The lowest commission rate in luxury consignment.
Takes 30–50% commission depending on your consignment tier. New sellers start at 50%. Even top-tier sellers only keep 70%.
Buy outright at 60–70% of estimated market value. Fast cash, but you leave 30–40% on the table compared to what your bag is worth.
Your bag earns $50/month cash while it's actively rented, prorated to the day. On average, bags in our pool are rented within days of being listed. You earn from day one.
$0 while your bag waits to sell. Your item sits in their warehouse earning nothing until a buyer comes along — which can take weeks or months.
N/A — they buy outright, so there's no waiting period. But you accept their price (typically 60–70% of value) with no negotiation.
You set your own asking price. Our team may suggest a market value after inspection, but the final price is always your decision. Renters see the transparent price and decide to buy.
They control pricing. Their algorithms set the listing price. You can request a minimum, but they often price lower to move inventory faster.
They make a take-it-or-leave-it offer. Rebag's Clair tool gives an instant estimate via app, but the final offer can be lower after inspection.
Your bag is rented by active members who carry it daily. They experience the quality firsthand and can purchase through Try Before You Buy. This leads to higher conversion — buyers who've already tried the bag are confident in their purchase.
Buyers browse online listings with photos. Large audience but no way to try before buying. Higher return rates because buyers can't feel the bag first.
They resell to their own buyer base. You have no visibility into the sale process or final sale price.
Enter your bag's sale price and see how much you'd earn across platforms.
The Handoffs
$4,350
$100 rental income (60 days)
$4,250 sale payout (85%)
The RealReal
$3,000
$0 rental income
$3,000 sale payout (~60%)
Fashionphile
$3,250
$0 rental income
$3,250 buyout (~65%)
Rebag
$3,100
$0 rental income
$3,100 Clair buyout (~62%)
You'd earn $1,100 more with The Handoffs
Traditional consignment has a fundamental problem: your bag sits in a warehouse earning nothing until someone buys it. The RealReal averages 30-90+ days to sell a luxury bag. That's 1-3 months of zero income.
The Handoffs solves this. Your bag enters our rental pool immediately after authentication. Members rent it, carry it, and fall in love with it. You earn $50/month cash (prorated) while it's rented. When a renter decides to buy through Try Before You Buy, you receive 85% of the sale price.
Even if your bag takes 90 days to sell, you've earned $150 in rental income on top of your 85% sale payout. At The RealReal, you'd have earned $0 in those same 90 days — and then lost 30-50% of the sale price to their commission.
Because we earn revenue from rental memberships, not just sales commissions. Our business model doesn't depend on taking a huge cut from sellers. We only charge 15% on completed sales.
It's better than consignment. Traditional consignment means your bag sits in a warehouse earning nothing until it sells. With The Handoffs, your bag is actively rented, earning you $50/month cash while it waits for a buyer. When it sells, you keep 85%.
Non-members earn $50/month cash (prorated to the day) while their bag is actively rented. Payouts are transferred to your bank via Stripe Connect after each rental completes. Members earn $60/month in credits while their bag is in the pool.
No problem — your bag keeps earning rental income. There's no listing fee, no time limit, and no penalty. You can also adjust your price anytime or recall your bag whenever you want.
Your bag needs to be physically with us to be in our rental pool and listed for sale. You can't list the same bag on multiple platforms simultaneously. But since you're earning rental income while waiting, the opportunity cost is offset.
eBay charges ~13% in fees and Poshmark takes 20%. Neither pays you income while waiting for a buyer, and neither authenticates bags. The Handoffs charges 15%, pays rental income, and handles authentication, insurance, shipping, and returns.
Earn rental income while your bag is listed and keep 85% when it sells.
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