Get the model right
A Chanel Classic Flap and a Louis Vuitton Speedy have different resale markets. Even within one model, size and material can change the comparison. Record the brand, model, measurements, colour and hardware you can confirm.
- Photograph the front, back, base, lining and handles.
- Add close-ups of labels, date codes or blind stamps where present.
- Record known production details; codes and marking systems vary by brand and era.
- List the dust bag, box, strap, lock, keys and other accessories that are actually included.
Show how it has been used
Check corners, edges, hardware, lining and closures. Note repairs, marks and odours, and photograph wear clearly. A familiar bag is easy to see kindly; good light helps you describe it to someone who has never held it.
Find comparable sales
Look for recent sold bags with the same model, size, materials and similar condition. Check authentication and provenance information where available. An asking price or a sold-out shop page does not necessarily show what a buyer paid.
Keep the photos and details together in samla.ai, with purchase history and storage location for your own record. Review the suggested identification and compare the estimated value with the evidence you find. You may discover that the small details you kept are the useful ones.
Can every bag be dated from a code?
No. Brands have used different systems at different times. Record the visible marking and confirm its meaning with a suitable reference.
Do accessories affect value?
They can. Compare bags with similar included accessories and describe exactly what yours comes with.
