Who is BagAmbition.com?
Bag Ambition is based in Chicago, Illinois. Our company was started with a simple premise…authentic, luxury handbags, owned by one individual, in like-new condition, are valuable & in demand. We offer a secure & discreet place for luxury consumers to buy & sell the latest “it” bags available. Buying pre-owned & vintage provides the consumer the opportunity to get items for a fraction of the retail price, as well as locating discontinued & limited editions.

Are all of the handbags on the site authentic?
YES! All handbags for sale at Bag Ambition have been authenticated before being placed on our site. 100% authenticity guarantee.

How do I sell my handbags & what are they worth?
Simply follow the steps in our “sell a handbag” section. E-mail barbara@bagambition.com a list of handbag(s) you would like to consign. Tell us the designer, age, condition and we’ll let you know if the bag fits our customer’s demands, and provide an approximate selling price. Then, send us your bag, along with the consignment contract. FIRST TIME CONSIGNORS, We are pleased to offer you a reduction in our commission, to a low 35%.

What happens when you receive my handbag?
Once we receive your handbag(s), we will inspect for authenticity. We will notify you with a price, based on designer, age, condition & desirability. If you are satisfied with the price, we will then photograph the bag(s) and place on our website for immediate sale. Absolutely no “replicas” “fakes” or counterfeit bags will be accepted.

How much money will I receive & when will I receive it?
Bag Ambition retains a 40% commission. This covers all expenses, you will not be charged any additional listing fees or processing fees. You will be paid 60% of the final selling price, within 14 days of the transaction.

Can I use the money from my consignment sale toward purchasing a handbag on the site?
Absolutely. We will send you a simple form to fill out that states you are taking your proceeds as a credit toward a purchase.

I’ve never bought a luxury handbag online before. How do I know I’m getting an authentic designer bag?
We offer a 100% authenticity guarantee. Here are a few tips for spotting a fake:
1. If you are a reader of Harper’s Bazaar, then you are already familiar with their campaign, FakesAreNeverInFashion.com, exposing criminal activities connected to the sale of counterfeit luxury goods. Lots of great information on this site.

2. www.myauthentics.com will provide you with tips on spotting fakes, and much more.

3. Simply put: Louis Vuitton never goes on sale. The only place online to purchase new Louis Vuitton items is LouisVuitton.com and eluxury.com. If you come across great prices for new Louis Vuitton bags, look closely for the word “replica,” because they are not authentic products!