Second Hand for 50 Grand

This documentary series peels back the curtain on the luxury second-hand market. Centered on Xupes, a British company specialising in pre-owned high-end goods, the show tracks the hunt for rare watches, designer bags, and “hidden gems” worth tens to hundreds of thousands. It juxtaposes the demands of clients with the logistical, ethical, and emotional weight of restoring value, all while revealing how much meaning is invested in these objects.

2022
3 × 60 min documentary series
Produced for Channel 4
Director: Richard Macer
Exec Producer: Matt Drury
Editor: Will Simpson
Production Company: Wise Owl Films