Should I accept wire transfer for a Birkin sale?

Not without escrow. Fake wire confirmations scam Hermès sellers regularly.

Can Hermès escrow include authentication?

Yes. High value bags should always include authentication before release.

Does Hermès escrow work for UK buyers only?

Escrow structures UK and international buyer deals when shipping from the UK with agreed terms.

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Buy and Sell Hermès Safely

You should not post a Birkin to an overseas buyer who offers a wire transfer upfront without secure holding. Hermès scams target sellers with fake payment confirmations and buyers with convincing Kelly replicas. Cop 'Em escrow protects six figure handbag deals as well as five figure ones.

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Escrow protection details

How Cop 'Em holds funds, checks items, and keeps buyers and sellers safe across the UK.

Secure fund holding for Birkin and Kelly sales
Authentication on stamps, stitching, and hardware
Protection for overseas buyer wire requests
Seller paid only after tracked delivery confirmed
Documented condition for dispute resolution

Escrow from £500

Tiered fees from 4.5% on standard transactions. Authentication is included at no extra cost.

Secure fund holding until conditions are met
Professional authentication included
Buyer and seller dispute support
Transparent status updates in your dashboard
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