Pay less than retail
Buy the same bag for less than the boutique price. Every piece is listed with its original retail price so you can see the difference.
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 ever proved not genuine | Full refund | No recourse | Varies by seller |
| Based in New Zealand | Auckland | Varies | Overseas |
| Insured NZ-wide shipping | Free over $500 | Buyer arranges | Import duty may apply |
| 14-day return window | Yes | Final sale | Return shipping at your cost |
| Priced in NZ dollars | Transparent NZD | Private sale | Currency conversion + import tax |
| Someone to talk to | Call or email us | 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 and can be with you this week.
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.