subject: The Merchandise At Cavallino [print this page] Says Mr Poh: "These are Singapore's six major brands and they will always have a certain status. A shop like mine costume zentai allows the brand-conscious consumer to sell her existing designer items and upgrade to something better. And those who want to have a feel for designer labels can get it at a cheaper price."
The operative word here is "cheaper" because the merchandise at Cavallino is by no means cheap. If you covet a Chanel handbag in reasonably good condition, be prepared to fork out at least $ 600. Zentai unitardbags start from about $ 150 while Louis Vuitton accessories like pouches start from about $ 80.
But those are just general guidelines. Much depends on whether a bag or pair of zentai suit is from a seasonal collection, or if it is part of a line of perennials or basics.
Straight off, Mr Poh points out that seasonal items which are at least three months old are pitched at 60 to 70 per cent of their original price. Designer basics usually sell for about half of what they command in the designer boutiques, although Mr Poh points out that owners are usually reasonable.
"If a bag is five years old, most people know it can't sell for 50 per cent, it has to go for perhaps 20 per cent of the zentai original price."
For example, take a slender Louis Vuitton Chantilly sling bag in pristine condition. The owner bought it for $ 980, and sold it through Cavallino for $ 450 or 46 per cent of the original price.
