Most consignment stores keep 30% to 50% of the final sale price when your item sells. Consignment pays more than a buyout, but you wait for the sale; a buyout pays immediately at a lower number. Luxe Du Jour offers both, and processes accepted items in about 3 to 5 business days.
What commission do stores take?
The standard range is 30% to 50% of the sale price, kept by the store. Treat that spread as a starting point, not the whole decision: a generous quote paired with slow sell-through can cost you more than a lower quote that moves.
| Model | What you get | When you get paid |
|---|---|---|
| Consignment | Sale price minus commission, typically 30% to 50% | After your item sells |
| Buyout | A fixed offer, usually lower than a consignment result | Immediately on acceptance |
| Luxe Du Jour | Both quotes in most cases; rates published on the consign and sell page | Terms disclosed up front, with status tracking |
Few consignments offer buyouts at all, so ask early. And ask what the quoted price is based on: an overinflated number can sit unsold for months, which is a slow loss dressed up as a win. Ask for the terms in writing before you hand anything over, including how long the listing will run.
Consignment or buyout?
Consignment maximizes your payout if you can be patient. Your item is listed, photographed and marketed on your behalf, and you collect when it sells. A buyout trades that upside for certainty: one number, accepted or declined, paid without waiting.
Luxe Du Jour provides a buyout quote most of the time alongside the consignment option, and sellers often prefer the instant quote and the seamless experience. Choose the structure that matches your timeline, not just the bigger number.
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How fast is payout?
Payout speed varies wildly across the industry. Some operations take a week to return a quote and three to four weeks to process an item. Some pay out once a month, by cheque only, and some never tell you when your item sells unless you call in.
The stronger standard looks like this: quick quotes, processing within 3 to 5 business days, the payout method you prefer, and progress you can check yourself. Luxe Du Jour lets consignors track their items through their account and the app, and it markets listings across live shows, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and a sales team rather than a single boutique window.
Buyer payment options affect speed too. Stores that accept financing, buy now pay later and layaway, as Luxe Du Jour does, meet more buyers where they are, which helps items sell quickly. Speed is not just convenience; the faster a bag sells, the sooner your capital is free for the next piece.
One honest caveat: no single consignment is best for every item or every seller. Shop around, compare the whole process, and pick the store whose terms and marketing match your expectations.
What should you ask?
Five questions before you consign anywhere:
- What share do you keep when my item sells?
- When and how do I get paid after a sale?
- How will you market my item: storefront, social reach, professional photography?
- Can the price change without my consent, and do sale codes reduce my payout?
- What happens if the item does not sell?
Match the store to the item, too. A boutique full of new-season Hermès is the wrong audience for an outdated Louis Vuitton piece, and a low-price vintage shop may not have clients for a $10,000 Chanel bag. Sell where your item's buyer already shops. A store that answers all five questions clearly is worth the commission it keeps.
Frequently asked questions
What are Luxe Du Jour's consignment rates?
Luxe Du Jour publishes its current rates on its consign and sell page, and they are among the most competitive in the resale market. Request a quote for your specific item.
Can discount codes reduce my payout?
Not at Luxe Du Jour. Promotions and price reductions never lower a consignor's payout without the consignor's approval, and that protection is worth demanding in writing anywhere.
Which brands sell fastest on consignment?
Hermès, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Goyard, Van Cleef & Arpels, Dior, Cartier, Rolex and Saint Laurent sell fastest. Valentino, Chloé and Balenciaga move more slowly.
See which bags pay out the most before you consign, or read how Luxe Du Jour's founder built the playbook. Ready to move? Start with consign or sell at Luxe Du Jour, and browse new arrivals while your quote is prepared.
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