Where to Buy Designer Purses in Cincinnati for Less

Shopping for a chic handbag around Cincinnati? Finding just the right bag can be time-consuming or even require joining a waitlist. And boutique prices can take your breath away. A great place to look for a deal on a beautiful bag is Legacies Upscale Resale. Here you’ll find pre-owned luxury and designer brands, often for a fraction of their original retail price.

We offer brands such as:

• Michael Kors – known for glamour and quality
• Coach – affordable luxury
• Dooney & Bourke – one of the most respected brands on the market
• Cole Haan – timeless craft and great bags for organizing your necessities
• Gucci – a distinctive brand enjoying a popularity resurgence
• Fossil – classic designs to complement any look
• Vera Bradley – head-turning feminine prints
• Anne Klein – versatile with enduring style

You’ll love our variety and quality. And the pre-loved bags in our Cincinnati shop are carefully authenticated (no fakes allowed). We inspect every handbag carefully before it reaches the showroom floor, looking for quality stitching, hardware, and engraving, tags and serial numbers, materials, logo placement, and more. That’s why area residents have turned to us for more than 30 years to find their next statement piece or wardrobe-building handbag.

Why purchase a gently-used designer purse?

While finding a beautiful purse at a steeply reduced price is appealing, it’s not all you’ll gain. Legacies shoppers will also have access to discontinued or rare styles, giving you the chance to own a unique, eye-catching piece. Luxury goods are known for enduring style, full-grain leather, silk lining, and high-quality hardware that lasts for years. Shopping secondhand helps support sustainable fashion choices, keeping great quality items in circulation.

Finding the right handbag

Handbags from high-fashion houses are designed to convey status, which means they are always an investment — even when purchased secondhand. You want to make sure you choose a bag that makes you feel like a million bucks, while fitting your personality and lifestyle.

Some things to consider:

• What is the reputation of this brand? Do you want to align yourself with it?
• How will you use the handbag in your Cincy life? Do you need a bag for errands, work, vacations, parties, date nights, or special occasions? Is a clutch suitable, or do you need a structured, functional tote, crossbody bag, or carryall? Each style makes different statement and serves a different purpose.
• What aesthetic do you appreciate? The shape and silhouette of a bag are often synonymous with the brand. Do you want people to see your bag across a room and instantly recognize the designer? Make sure the bag you choose says what you want it to.
• Think about quality. What materials are important, and do they match your lifestyle? Should it be machine-made or handmade? Vegan or leather? Is the hardware durable for daily use, or do fine details require special care?
• What about color? Do you want to be able to carry your handbag around year-round? If so, you might prefer a versatile, neutral color. Would you rather celebrate spring, for example, with a bag that gets attention? Then a bright color will suit you best.
• The last thing to consider is long-term value. An “it” bag may be hot right now, but will the style still work in five years? What about 10? A designer bag bought at a Cincinnati upscale resale shop can be an investment for the long haul — or maybe you just want something beautiful to mark an occasion with or satisfy a whim.

Shhh…we won’t tell it’s secondhand

You may wonder if you will feel as confident carrying a secondhand Gucci bag as you would a new one. If the bag comes from Legacies, absolutely!

Here’s our promise: With a pre-owned handbag from Legacies, most people would never guess your iconic purse came from Cincinnati’s favorite resale shop! And what’s even better is to know you didn’t pay out the nose for a beautiful, quality item. The quality of our handbags often surprises first-time shoppers because many look nearly new. Go ahead and fully enjoy your new bag — your secret is safe with us.

Our hometown handbags make a difference to your neighbors

Designer bags are exclusive on purpose. They’re made in small batches and crafted to last, so you can expect to pay more for a pre-loved designer bag than a typical department-store purse. But compare us to other local handbag boutiques, and you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how reasonably priced our handbags are.

Our shop is a nonprofit run by volunteers who care deeply about the Cincinnati community, which also helps keep our prices low.

Money spent at Legacies also makes a difference. Everything we sell is either donated or sold on consignment by people who want to help others. Your purchases support programs from the Cancer Support Community of Central Ohio, which complements traditional medical care with professionally-led support groups and healthy lifestyle programs for people affected by cancer.

Get your next handbag in the ’Nati

Shopping at Legacies in the conveniently located Hyde Park Plaza is always a fun adventure. You never know what deals you will find. But that’s part of the fun of shopping for luxury goods without leaving town! If you don’t see what you want this week, try again soon — the bag you’ve been dreaming of, the one that can transform your wardrobe, may have just come in! Fresh inventory means every visit to Legacies is different, even from day to day.

If you’ve never shopped secondhand before, or if you are a seasoned pro at thrifting, shopping at Legacies is fun, great for the environment, and great for your community, too. We have a neighborhood reputation as a go-to destination for authenticated designer handbags at reasonable prices.

Consigning your pre-loved bag

Interested in consigning with us? Click here for detailed information on how you can turn your pre-loved bag into cash, or contact us directly. Our experienced volunteers can help you determine the best pricing and give selection advice based on craftsmanship, quality, and trending brands, so your consigned item is sure to sell.

See what’s new at Legacies

Follow us on Facebook to see current items and upcoming events! Our inventory changes daily, so check often. Come visit us at Hyde Park Plaza, a favorite destination for shoppers:

Legacies Upscale Resale
Hyde Park Plaza
3854 Paxton Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45209