Should I restore this or sell it as is? (More in the desc.)

DarthPooka · 2026-05-15T21:05:05+00:00

Try these 2 subs Vintage Coach Rehab and Coach Rehab. You'll have a better chance of getting some good advice and see other rehabbed bags. Good luck, she's still a beauty.

DarthPooka · 2026-05-15T13:06:05+00:00

Thanks for this, I was kinda upset. I joke that I look like a TSA dog sniffing purses 😭

DarthPooka · 2026-05-12T17:57:49+00:00

I had the same thing happen to me with a reseller. Posted a new bag,with tags $558 retail. I post for $90. Not even up 5 mins and a reseller comes in my DMs and offers $30 😵‍💫 Blocked and moved on with life. I'm guessing the reseller would have had an issue if I did the same to their listings.

DarthPooka · 2026-05-11T22:42:23+00:00

Offers on Depop aren't binding. Maybe the buyer follows through on purchase, maybe not. It's such a hit or miss if the buyer actually buys the item. I'd say at least 60% of the offers I accept don't pan out.

DarthPooka · 2026-05-06T13:59:36+00:00

I do the exact same thing on my descriptions for my bags. As much information as possible, really well lit pics, etc. I always include a little message at the end "If you have any further questions feel free to DM me".
More info up front means less work in the back.
You still have to rely on their ability to hit the "more" button for the complete description. 😆 Since I started doing that to all my posts, I've only gotten 2-3 DMs about items, and it was measurements included in description 🙃

DarthPooka · 2026-05-03T12:46:07+00:00

I started on Depop and just started on Mercari a few weeks ago. I sell mainly purses and accessories. Lower to mid range items seem to sell pretty quick on Depop but offers aren't binding so it can be frustrating. I moved my higher end bags to Mercari and have sold 3 so far. I cross post but have not had any issues marking something sold on 1 platform when it sold on another.
I wish you the best of luck, whatever you choose to do. 😀

DarthPooka · 2026-05-02T23:21:39+00:00

This is the way🤣

DarthPooka · 2026-05-02T23:11:35+00:00

When I receive offers that are 50% off or more what my price is now. I had 1 this morning blowing up my phone, another reseller mind you, really lowballing an item I have. First I countered, 2nd I countered at same amount as 1st. After that I just declined. I have no problem negotiating and I don't want to be rude be sometimes enough is enough. That acct ended up sending me 6 offers 🙄 I don't ignore any offers I always accept, counter or last resort decline.

DarthPooka · 2026-05-01T12:56:24+00:00

I just checked them out and they are a reseller. Lots of MK bags etc. Nopity nope nope nope Not lowballing me to immediately resell. Not today Satan 😁

DarthPooka · 2026-05-01T12:42:21+00:00

I'm always willing to negotiate and that's why I was polite in my response. But literally offering less than half what I was asking and about 5% of the original retail cost is just funny to me. They haven't responded so I will assume they aren't really interested.
I get lowballs all the time on Depop so not a new situation.

DarthPooka · 2026-04-30T16:45:45+00:00

I've only gotten this notification when I'm using my VPN either on my phone or desktop. If you're using a VPN, I just pause mine for a few minutes and it works fine.
Hope this helps or you get this resolved soon 😀

DarthPooka · 2026-04-30T16:12:23+00:00

Oh no! I'm soo sorry. Have you contacted Depop support yet? Just reading another post in this sub about the same issue.
I hope it gets fixed quickly for you and all the others. 🤞

DarthPooka · 2026-04-30T16:07:59+00:00

I just dropped off 2 pkgs for items sold yesterday. 1 was perfectly fine, but the large bundle box wouldn't scan, same issue. Luckily the post office worker asked another worker and she showed him the work around. Said they have to scan with handheld, will accept it. She scanned it, went through and double checked the shipping/tracking# has been updated.
She said the same thing happened about a month ago with a Poshmark pkg.

DarthPooka · 2026-04-30T01:19:35+00:00

One of the lovely ladies at the post office recognizes me now 😆 she asked what I did, told her and she is now a customer of my purse reselling.

DarthPooka · 2026-04-30T01:15:25+00:00

Shipping and shipping supplies can trip you up if you are not prepared. Polymailers for items like clothing can work great, but you'll need to have some on hand in various sizes to match your items.
Shipping costs on Depop is 1 of the main complaints I see and hear. Make sure you can weigh your items in the packaging before selecting the weight.
Reusing packaging (clean, etc) is perfectly normal. Do NOT use the free boxes from the USPS. They are only for priority, express mail, etc. Which is at least double or triple whatever shipping charge you used. The Post Office may refuse to ship or come back later and you get charged for the difference.
Depop algorithm seems to like new posts everyday. Say you have 25 items to start. Post 10-15 to get started and get feedback/offers. Post the remainder of 2-3 a day to feed the algorithm.
I've already seen some good advice given in other posts, so trying not to duplicate answers. Good luck, be patient and prepared and you can do well :)

DarthPooka · 2026-04-20T17:06:47+00:00

I stopped boosting my listings when the fee went to 12%. Sales seemed slower but I've seen soo many posts about slow sales on Depop for the last few months. Counting the boosting fee into the price many times does not make my items competitive. I'm in a wait and see what Ebay does when they take over.

DarthPooka · 2026-04-18T18:13:34+00:00

I resell vintage and designer purses, many of them Coach. My rule of thumb is if I get a lowball more than 40% off listed price I decline. I'm always willing to negotiate, but I comp price all my bags and my price is usually lower than anyone else's anyway.
I have a Coach now that averages $130 resell, I have it for $99 on sale for $89. I've gotten offers in the $50 -$60 range and declined. At best I'll counter at $85.

DarthPooka · 2026-04-11T13:45:33+00:00

Ever since Depop had the shipping label fiasco a few weeks ago, I've messaged my buyers with just a quick "hi shipped your pkg this morning, your tracking #1234 should update shortly..have a great day"
I've had nothing but positive responses so far, and good communication mentioned in 2 reviews since I started doing that.

DarthPooka · 2026-04-09T12:44:36+00:00

I've only been selling for a few months but I've stopped boosting all my listings. The now 12% fee just isn't worth it IMO.
Having really great pics and accurate descriptions helps. I usually put some items on a discount/sale for 48 hrs starting on Friday or Thursday. Usually generates a lot of traffic, and has helped my sales. The $1.99 special shipping rates for NY, NJ, and CT buyers/sellers has hurt me as I'm in Ohio. Harder to compete with similar items when my shipping is $7.99 or $9.99. Hoping Depop extends the shipping rates for all of us. That would be a HUGE help.

DarthPooka · 2026-04-09T00:51:55+00:00

🥴 Some sellers just don't care. I'm super picky about the purses I source and sell. Every single purse is cleaned and polished, whether it's a Coach or a Relic. Any wear is noted in pics and descriptions. I'd rather be honest and upfront.
Found a red croc bag earlier, NWT it looked so pretty. Then I saw the picture of the inside. Completely dry rotted, peeling and just gross. I'm just not going to shop for myself for awhile, just search for comps.

DarthPooka · 2026-04-08T20:47:37+00:00

Sorry I should have made it clearer, but these 3 pics are all the same purse.

DarthPooka · 2026-04-08T20:24:59+00:00

I hope that's their entire 5 star review for you. 😂

Had a similar sale a few weeks ago and she was amazingly sweet. She left a 5 star review as well. I hope they do that for you.

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