Designer handbags are hot, hot, hot! Most cost a small fortune - but did you know they can also make you a small (or large!) fortune? Here are some ideas on how to profit from purses.

Some of the hottest selling items on are Louis Vuitton and Coach handbags. If you have a used designer handbag that you no longer want, you can sell it on Ebay or other auction sites. If it is made by one of the more popular designers and is in good condition, it's almost guaranteed that you will have a steady stream of bidders. Scour estate sales, yard sales, and consignment shops for used and vintage designer bags. You can even place want ads in the paper offering to buy used designer bags and then mark them up for resale on auction sites. Also, check the auction sites for good deals on designer handbags. If you can snag a good deal, you can resell it for a profit.

If you would rather sell new handbags, there are also wholesale companies that buy designer handbags in bulk. You can often get designer handbags at greatly reduced prices, but may have to buy a minimum number of handbags. You can then list your bags for sale on the auction sites.

Another way to sell designer handbags is to have a purse party. A purse party is similar to other home parties where you invite friends, coworkers, and neighbors to your home; make a brief sales presentation; and let your guest look at your merchandise. They can then buy handbags right there at the party.

Selling wholesale lists is another way to make money from designer handbags. Many people are interested in selling designer handbags, but don't know where to get them at wholesale prices. You compile a list of companies that sell designer handbags at wholesale prices and then sell that list to other people who are looking for this information. You can sell your list on a web site or auction site. If you don't have a wholesale list, you can become an affiliate for someone who does have a list. You promote their list with a link to their product and when you make a sale, you get a percentage of the profits.

Be sure to investigate any wholesale company you use carefully, as there are many companies out there specializing in fake designer handbags that are almost impossible to distinguish from the real thing. To avoid getting scammed, research designer handbags and their unique characteristics so you can spot a fake. Lastly, don't try to pass a fake designer handbag off as real. Not only is it illegal, people who buy and sell designer handbags are often extremely knowledgeable and you will get caught. There are whole web sites devoted to spotting fake handbags and these sites have been known to post the auction names of people who are suspected of selling fakes.

Selling designer handbags can be a fun way to put more profits in your purse.