Why Shop Pre-Owned?
The holidays are right around the corner and if you’re like me, you’re trying to be as strategic and thoughtful as possible when shopping for your loved ones. A big question we get around this time of year: can I gift pre-owned pieces? Our [biased but correct] answer is: ABSOLUTELY!! There are so many benefits to buying and gifting pre-owned, and the secondhand has become dramatically less “taboo” since we opened in 2010! Here are my top 4 reasons to shop secondhand.
1. Monetary savings. When you shop secondhand at Keeks you are saving 15-50+% off new retail! If your loved one has been pining over a bag, you can save hundreds (thousands if you’ve got a Chanel lover in your family) by shopping at Keeks!
2. Availability. Designers frequently discontinue bags so you can no longer buy them new. We often have bags that have long since “retired” like the Chanel Grand Shopping Tote that was discontinued in 2015 or the original Louis Vuitton looping line that was only produced from 2002-2006. I love all of the unique pieces we have at Keeks!
3. Sustainability. Buying pre-loved reduces waste and gives products new life for years to come. I’ll happily carry a gently used designer bag to keep it out of a landfill! Be a friend to Mother Earth and shop secondhand 😉
4. “Carryability.” When you buy new you’re afraid to “ruin” your bag, but when it has already been lightly lived in the pressure is off and you’ll use it!
There are many options when it comes to buying secondhand, but authenticity should be your #1 priority. At Keeks, we use Entrupy to authenticate our items and offer a money back guarantee on all of our products. We also have a great return policy, which is especially important when gifting! Typically, our policy is return within 14 days with the tags still on to receive a full refund; this is extended during the holidays starting Black Friday to January 15th!
I hope this blog convinced you that shopping pre-owned is the way to go this holiday season – enjoy the most wonderful time of the year!!
Carry on,
Kristen