How to Shop @the1916company_live: A Guide to Shopping Pre-Owned Handbags on Instagram Live
Our rarest handbags premiere here first: discontinued Chanel colorways, vintage Louis Vuitton handbags with real history, or highly sought-after Birkins in popular sizes and classic leathers. They sell live, on Instagram, first come first served. Here’s how @the1916company_live works, when to tune in, and why regulars say it’s the best seat in the house for pre-owned designer handbags.
What Is @the1916company_live?
Every week, @the1916company_live goes live on Instagram to show off new arrivals, sold-out styles, and pieces you simply won’t see anywhere else: think discontinued colorways, a batch of near-new Louis Vuitton, or a 1986 runway-documented Chanel flap. This is where you get first dibs on our most limited pieces, inventory that rarely makes it to the website, at pricing that’s discounted for the show only. Showing up when the show airs is genuinely worth it.
How to Buy: The “Sold” Rule
- Every bag shown live is numbered, with the price pinned in the comments.
- The first person to comment “sold” gets the bag. That comment gets pinned, so there’s no confusion about who won.
- You’ll get a direct message on Instagram with a checkout link. All forms of payment are accepted.
- From that point, you can choose complimentary expedited 2-day shipping or pick up in-store at the Baltimore location.
Live Selling Returns – All Categories
Pre-owned handbags, watches, or jewelry purchased during a live show on Instagram are not eligible for refunds. Please review the videos closely and ask for additional details. Additional photos or video should be requested to assess the item’s unique, detailed characteristics before purchase. Pre-owned handbags and watches are 100% guaranteed authentic.
The Weekly Show Schedule
All shows run at 2 PM ET. Switch the notifications on so you don’t miss out. Here’s what to expect each week:
- Tuesday – The Drop. A handful of pieces, anything goes, wrapped up in about 15 minutes. Fast and unpredictable.
- Wednesday – Wine Wednesday. The longest show of the week at about two hours, where we feature new arrivals at exclusive pricing.
- Thursday – Under $1,000. An hour of handbags at accessible price points, great for building a collection without the splurge.
- Monthly – Diamond Day. A four-hour deep dive into natural diamond pieces, by category.
- Monthly – Rolex CPO Watch Show. Two to three hours of certified pre-owned Rolex, for the watch side of the house.
Why “Watching Live” Beats Scrolling Later
A live show adds something even the best photography can’t: real movement, right as it happens. Lauren and I turn every bag over on camera, corners, hardware, interior, any accessories, before anyone commits. It’s the next best thing to holding the bag yourself, and often one you won’t see anyone else carrying.
It’s also simply the best way to see the widest range of what we have. Most bags shown live sell quickly, and since the shows aren’t reposted, tuning in is the only way to get first pick.
Behind the Scenes
Lauren and I bring the energy: personal, never scripted. We cheer on every sale and know our regulars by name. Nothing beats helping a client land their first Chanel or Hermès.
Tips for Your First Show
- Turn on notifications from the countdown posted to our Instagram story before each show so you don’t miss the start.
- Watch our stories in the hours before a show; bags are often teased there first.
- Look for the live bubble on our profile icon once a show has started. That’s the fastest way in.
- Be ready to type fast. If you see a bag you want, comment “sold” immediately. There’s no second chance once someone else claims it.
Authenticated, Every Time
Every bag sold live goes through the same process as everything else we sell: independent verification through Entrupy’s AI-powered authentication technology, plus an in-house specialist review before it ever hits a live show. Buying live doesn’t mean skipping any of that.
Have a bag of your own to sell? Our Sell & Trade program makes it simple — submit the details, get a quote, ship it in, and get paid once it’s verified.
Can’t Make the Wednesday Shows?
Our full pre-owned handbag selection online is curated by the same eyes as our live shows. You’ll still find rare and limited pieces on the website too, including standouts like a Birkin Himalayan.
Miss a show, and you’ll get another shot next week, but the bag you wanted might not come around again. That’s really the whole appeal: limited pieces, real transparency, and first dibs for whoever shows up.