Two bags of the same model, one with clean corners and one without, are not the same item at different prices. They sell to different people.
What moves the number
- Corner and edge wear
- Hardware condition
- Interior condition and smell
- What is included — dust bag, cards, strap
- Whether the shape has held
- How much you can say about where it came from
That last one belongs on the list. Certainty is part of what a buyer pays for.
Where to start
Everyday and fashion pieces: start low and let the room work. They are good room-builders and nobody is disappointed by an honestly described used bag.
Anything where the brand is the reason: start sensibly and use a reserve. A quiet night is not the night to discover what your bag is worth.
Sets and lots
Scarves, belts and small accessories sell well in lots. A bag does not belong in a lot with them.
Pacing
Corners, zip, inside, standing — that is a minute per bag, properly done. Three bags shown well will beat eight shown badly, every time.
Questions people ask
Should I price against what I paid?
No. What you paid is not information the room has or cares about.
Does repairing a bag before selling pay?
Rarely, and an undeclared repair is worse than the wear. Declare and discount instead.
Do I price a bag without its dust bag lower?
Slightly, and say it. It is the sort of detail that makes the rest of your listing believable.