You could make hundreds selling the shop packaging from your Christmas presents – here’s the most valuable ‘status’ buys

YOU might be hoping this year Santa will shimmy his way down the chimney with a luxury parcel for you.

But if you are lucky enough to receive a gift from a high-end designer, don’t be so quick to tear the wrapping to shreds

TikTok user @charlottedeville_ has shared a handy tip for making cash from empty luxury boxes and carrier bags.

So you might want to hook some of them back out of the recycling.

The money-savvy TikTokker captioned her video: “Promise me you will NEVER throw away your LUXURY PACKAGING ever again…”

Speaking to the camera, Charlotte holds up some empty carrier bags from Christian Dior: “These empty bags and boxes are actually the most valuable thing you receive when you make a luxury purchase.

“Let me tell you why.

“You buy a Chanel perfume, Gucci earrings.

“This packaging costs you nothing, but it’s worth something.”

Charlotte goes on to show a plain white bag with the Dior logo printed across it in gold lettering and says: “I’ve just sold one of these very average Dior gift bags on Vinted for £8.

“A 2021 Report by Money found that the average resale price for a Louis Vuitton box was £74.”

Charlotte warned viewers to stay out of trouble while reselling the packaging: “The one caution I would hazard is do not present yourself as a representative of a brand.

“Some people are buying this packaging in order to sell fake goods in authentic packaging.

“Steer clear of that and just sell your unwanted packaging to people who are using it for decor or to add to a collection.

“Some people buy this stuff because they love the idea of owning a box that their favourite influencer has held or posted on their Instagram grid.

“Verified resellers of luxury goods buy this packaging because it’s obviously so much nicer to give it to the buyer in authentic packages.

“Steer clear of the shady stuff. Just sell your unwanted packaging to people with honest and good intentions – you’re onto a winner, 100% profit.”

Viewers in the comments were impressed with the idea, with one writing: “No way, my hoarding has come in handy.”

Another person said: “I’ve got like 20 Dior boxes I was going to chuck away.”

While another user wrote: “I need to stop throwing mine out.”

Which designer brand’s packaging is selling for more on Vinted?

1. Gucci box – £21
2. Chanel box – £15
3. Burberry box – £15
4. Louis Vuitton box – £15
5. Prada box – £12
6. Dior box – £10