The secondhand luxury market is becoming a major growth channel as technology removes long-standing barriers around authentication, valuation, and operations. With AI, automation, and brand-led resale systems now in place, resale is shifting from a reputational risk to a strategic asset for luxury brands.

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The secondhand luxury market is becoming a major growth channel as technology removes long-standing barriers around authentication, valuation, and operations. With AI, automation, and brand-led resale systems now in place, resale is shifting from a reputational risk to a strategic asset for luxury brands.