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When you decide to sell a luxury item, two options are available to you: immediate buyback or consignment. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. Here's a complete guide to making the right choice based on your situation and priorities.
Immediate buyback: speed above all. With immediate buyback, you receive a firm offer from our experts and payment by transfer within 48 hours after receiving the item. This is the ideal solution if you need liquidity quickly — divorce, moving, need for cash flow. The main advantage: zero uncertainty, you know exactly how much you'll receive and when.
Consignment: maximize the price. In consignment, your item is put up for sale on our platform at the best market price. You receive up to 85% of the final sale price. The advantage: the price is generally 15 to 30% higher than immediate buyback. The disadvantage: payment occurs after the sale, which can take 7 to 30 days depending on the item.
Numerical comparison. Let's take the example of a Chanel Classic Flap Medium bag in excellent condition. In immediate buyback, you receive around 6,000€. In consignment, the bag is put up for sale at 8,000€ and you receive 85%, which is 6,800€. The difference: +800€ in consignment, but you have to wait for the sale (on average 7 days for a Classic Flap at Hautane).
When to choose immediate buyback? Need money within 48h. Common item whose price is predictable. You don't want to wait. You're selling a single item and speed is priority. Immediate buyback is also ideal for items whose value might drop (model losing popularity, seasonal collection).
When to choose consignment? You're not in a hurry and want the best price. Rare or highly sought-after item (Birkin, Nautilus, vintage Classic Flap). You have a complete full set that justifies a premium price. You have several items to sell — the cumulative gain from consignment is significant.
Consignment at Hautane: the advantages. You keep ownership of your item until the sale. You can retrieve it at any time if you change your mind. The item is 100% insured at its value. Our professional photos and our premium client base guarantee a quick sale. 80% of items are sold in less than a month.
Our recommendation. For the majority of items, consignment offers the best value for money. The difference in earnings (15 to 30%) largely justifies waiting a few weeks. Immediate buyback remains the best option when speed is your absolute priority. In any case, the estimate is free — you receive both offers (buyback and consignment) and you choose the one that suits you.
On average 15 to 30% more than immediate buyback. For a Chanel Classic Flap bag, the difference can reach 800 to 1,500€. For a Rolex Submariner, up to 2,000€ more.
At Hautane, 80% of items are sold in less than a month. Highly sought-after pieces (Hermès, Rolex) often sell within 1 to 2 weeks. You can retrieve your item at any time if you change your mind.
Yes, you can retrieve your item at any time as long as it hasn't been sold. You just need to click 'Retrieve' in your client area. The item will be sent back to you at our expense.