In the fast-moving world of fashion, there’s one question savvy buyers always ask: What’s the return on investment? Sure, designer bags carry clout. At RETRO//VRS, we’re proving that they also carry long-term value.
Let’s quickly review: ROI stands for Return On Investment.
Welcome to the Resale ROI, where data meets desirability. We’re breaking down how verified ownership, cultural cachet, and on-chain receipts drive the price tags behind your favorite It-bags.
Spoiler: provenance is more than a backstory. It’s your resale power.
Let’s start with the receipts. Below is a snapshot of how select iconic bags perform on the resale market over time.
What changed? It comes down to something so simple...
PROOF.
When a buyer sees blockchain-backed provenance, authenticated condition reports, and past resale records, they don’t hesitate. They bid. Value isn’t in the dust bag, it’s in the data.
At RETRO//VRS, every authenticated bag earns a digital passport, which can include:
- Time-stamped purchase history
- Ownership records
- Royalties paid to sellers
- Customs-cleared transit logs
- Condition reports from verified experts
- Chain of resale
Let’s track one bag’s journey to get a better picture
- 2017: Purchased in Paris at the Rue Cambon boutique — $4,900 retail.
- 2019: Resold (undocumented) on a legacy platform — $3,600.
- 2021: Verified, listed, and sold on RETRO//VRS - $5,800 with provenance confirmed
- 2024: Relisted and sold again to a buyer in Tokyo - $8,000
- The 2024 seller (who physically owned the bag) received $7,040
By bringing the bag on-chain in 2021, the seller not only sold it for more. They also kept earning every time it changed hands.
Here’s some helpful tips for sellers to maximize your ROI and boost your price:
- Document everything: Original receipts, box, authenticity cards, condition photos. Take a look at our seller photo guide for more information.
- Authenticate through a certified third party. RETRO//VRS makes this seamless.
- Get it on-chain. Your bag’s story should travel with it.
