This could never exist in Europe or America… 🇨🇳 We walked into a luxury store in China and couldn't believe the level of trust. Expensive designer bags everywhere, barely any security, and customers freely handling items most people would keep locked away. The more we travel around China, the more we notice how different everyday life can feel compared to back home. Would this work where you live? May 2026 | Vlog 614 | Shenzhen, China 21/34 China Provinces
Reanne and Ben discover Shenzhen's luxury consignment store Zia, finding high-end bags, watches and clothes at bargain prices, highlighting China's incredible e
Shenzhen's luxury consignment scene offers a shopping experience like no other. Reanne and Ben explore Zia, a sprawling store filled with pre-owned designer goods from Chanel to Hermès. With prices often below retail, and a trust-based system where customers freely handle expensive items, they find it a dream for bargain hunters. From scanning QR codes to negotiating via WeChat, the couple dives into the unique culture of luxury resale in China.
This could never exist in Europe or America… 🇨🇳 We walked into a luxury store in China and couldn’t believe the level of trust. Expensive designer bags everywhere, barely any security, and customers freely handling items most people would keep locked away. The more we travel around China, the...
Shenzhen Luxury Consignment Store Tour: Trust & Bargain Deals on Desig
This British travel couple walks into a luxury store in Shenzhen and is instantly floored by the level of trust. Expensive designer bags everywhere, barely any security, and customers freely handling items most people would keep locked away. They keep noticing how different everyday life feels in China compared to back home. The more they travel around the country, the more contrasts emerge. Would this system work where you live? This is Vlog 614, filmed in May 2026, part of their ongoing adventure through 21 of China's 34 provinces.
Attractions in this video: Zia Luxury Store
Reanne and Ben take us inside Zia, a massive luxury consignment store in Shenzhen, China. The store is a treasure trove of pre-owned designer goods from brands like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, and Gucci, all displayed openly with minimal security. Customers receive gloves with special fingerprint cutouts to handle items and use QR codes to check prices and conditions via an app. The couple dives deep, scanning watches like Rolexes and Omegas, trying on Chanel jackets, and admiring a Hermès Birkin bag. They are amazed by the level of trust and the deals to be found. Ben gets bored while Reanne hunts for the perfect bag, eventually negotiating on a Coach bag via WeChat. The video highlights the unique shopping culture in China, the investment potential of luxury goods, and the surprisingly relaxed atmosphere of the store. It's a fascinating look at a different side of consumerism, where luxury feels accessible and the process is purely trust-based.
