I love shopping second hand, and the only thing better than scoring preloved vintage dress is a preowned designer handbag. For many brands, the vintage quality far surpasses the current quality, making pre-owned designer bags a better value. For example, the quilting on preowned vintage Chanel is neater and thicker. Vintage Louis Vuitton monogram canvas is more durable. Elements that are considered “extra” now, such as leather lining, were standard in the past. The benefits of pre-owned designer bags go on and on. Having spent many years selling vintage clothing in a past life I’ve become quite familiar with pre-owned handbags and clothing. Now that the whole pre-loved market has…