The Deepest Discounts on The RealReal: What to Buy Secondhand

The allure of consignment is getting a luxury item for a fraction of its original price. But not all designer items depreciate equally. Our analysis of over a million sold items reveals where the MSRP anchor is truly misleading, and where you can find the deepest discounts.

The Biggest Steals

If you are looking to maximize your dollar, these designer categories clear at the deepest discount to their retail price:

• Moncler Down Coats: Clearing at a median of just 6.2% of retail. Yes, you read that right.
• LoveShackFancy Minis: Reselling at a median ratio of 7.5%.
• Burberry Double Breasted Coats: An iconic piece, but secondhand buyers snag them for about 12.2% to 19.9% of retail.
• Bottega Veneta Bags: Both Handle and Shoulder bags from Bottega see significant drops, clearing in the 20-24% range.
• Salvatore Ferragamo Drivers & Moccasins: A staple shoe that clears at 26.5% of its original MSRP.

The Takeaway

Never pay retail for these categories if you don't have to. The secondary market is flooded with these items, driving the clearing price down dramatically.