Pay less than retail
Most pieces cost less than the current boutique price. Where we can, we show a retail reference so you can compare.
WHY MIKUN VS THE ALTERNATIVES
How MIKUN compares toprivate resale & overseas.
A clear, side-by-side look at where to buy or sell pre-loved luxury in New Zealand.
| FEATURE | MIKUN | PRIVATE RESALE | OVERSEAS MARKETPLACE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent authentication | Expert + Entrupy AI | Usually none | Varies by seller |
| If a bag is shown not to be genuine | Full refund, claim within a year | Limited recourse | Varies by seller |
| Based in New Zealand | Auckland | Varies | Overseas |
| Tracked NZ shipping | Free from NZ$500 | Buyer arranges | Import duty may apply |
| Returns, for any reason | 48 hours, free NZ return label | Final sale | Return shipping at your cost |
| Priced in NZ dollars | Transparent NZ$ | Private sale | Currency conversion + import tax |
| Someone to talk to | Phone or email, Auckland team | None | Email only |
Why buy pre-owned
New leather is stiff.
A carried bag is already yours.
New leather is stiff and a boutique waitlist can run for years. A bag that has already been carried is softer, available now, and costs less than the same bag new — and nothing had to be made for it.
Skip the waitlist
No years-long Hermès list, no Chanel allocation. The bag you want is in Auckland, ready to dispatch within 1–3 business days.
Sell it on when you are done
Stopped carrying it? Sell it back through us. We'll value it free and tell you honestly what we think it will fetch.
Choose with conscience
The most sustainable luxury bag is one that already exists. Buying pre-owned keeps a beautifully made object in use.