MEET THE founder
An authentic handbag sparked a bigger idea: the experience should feel just as good as the bag.
The bag was authentic. The experience was different.
Hi, I'm Vanecia—and handbags have never been just an accessory to me. They've been a language.
Around 2014, I bought my first Louis Vuitton bag from an online marketplace. It was authentic, and the bag itself was fine. But it arrived folded inside a poly mailer, and it had a vintage scent I hadn't known to expect. Instead of feeling excited, I felt a little overwhelmed.
A month or two later, I walked into a Louis Vuitton boutique and bought essentially the same style, this time in a larger size and a different print. I fell in love. The bag wasn't dramatically different. The experience was.
That stayed with me. I realized how much it matters to know what you're getting—not only whether a bag is authentic, but what its condition is really like, what to expect from a pre-owned piece, and how it feels when your purchase arrives.
Two authentic bags. Two very different experiences.
WHY PURSUADED exists
I've been reselling handbags on and off since 2017. In 2026, I officially founded PURSuaded. The passion didn't begin that year; I simply gave it a name and a home of its own.
PURSuaded is for the woman buying her very first luxury handbag, and for the woman adding another piece to a collection she loves. I want you to have clear photographs, honest condition details, thoughtful presentation, and confidence in what you've chosen.
An online pre-owned purchase won't be identical to a boutique visit, and it doesn't need to be. But it can still feel personal, considered, and exciting. When you open your box, I want you to feel good about the bag inside it.
Welcome. I think you're going to love it here.
xo, Vanecia
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