The short version
- Typical range: £12 – £45
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Bags & Handbags
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used laptop bag is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for laptop bags, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £45 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £38 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £29 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £20 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £11 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a laptop bag
- Genuine leather and technical brands
- Padding still firm and protective
- Working zips and undamaged straps
- Sizing that fits current laptop dimensions
What lowers it
- Compressed or collapsed padding
- Failed zips, the usual point of failure
- Frayed shoulder straps at the anchor points
- Sizes suited only to older, thicker laptops
How to work out what yours is worth
- Press the padding to check it still has resistance
- Run every zip fully
- Measure the laptop compartment and state it
Once you have those three answers you can place your own laptop bag on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
Are laptop bags worth selling?
Leather and technical brands sell reasonably. Promotional and generic bags sell for very little.
What should I state in the listing?
The internal compartment measurements. Buyers need to know their machine will fit, and vague size claims lead to returns.
Does compressed padding matter?
Yes, because protection is the whole point of the bag. Press it and be honest about how firm it still is.
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