Hunter Raincoats Resale Value

Hunter raincoats: price by condition

Seller-declared grades, sterling with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). What each grade means.

What holds its value across Hunter

• The Original Tall and Short boots, which are the models the brand is known for
• Boots with no cracking at the ankle and instep flex points, which is where they fail
• Discontinued colours, which cannot be bought new and are searched for specifically
• Boots with their original box and dust bag, which some buyers look for

What pulls Hunter resale value down

• Cracking at the ankle flex, which is where natural rubber perishes and which cannot be repaired — the boot will leak
• Perished or brittle rubber from storage in a hot or very cold place, which is permanent
• Split soles at the tread, which end the boot’s usefulness entirely
• Torn or missing buckles and straps, which are model-specific fittings

Identifying and dating yours

1. Flex the ankle firmly and photograph that area, since it is where cracking starts and where buyers will look
2. The size is moulded into the sole — photograph it, as sizing runs large and buyers check
3. Note that white surface bloom is natural rubber and wipes off; say so, because it looks alarming and is not damage

What lifts any raincoat, whatever the label

Waterproof coats fail invisibly: the fabric looks fine long after the coating that made it waterproof has broken down.

• Recognised technical brands with named membranes
• Taped seams still fully bonded inside
• Working two-way and pit zips
• Durable water repellent still beading

And what pulls one down

• Delaminated coating flaking off the inner face
• Seam tape lifting at the shoulders
• Wetting out, where the face fabric soaks rather than beads
• Unbranded raincoats, which sell for very little

Working out what yours is worth

1. Turn it inside out and check the seam tape is fully bonded
2. Splash water on the shoulders and see whether it beads
3. Note the membrane name from the label

What to state in the listing

• Chest and length measured flat, plus the label size
• Whether it is waterproof, showerproof, or a shower-resistant fashion coat
• Whether the seams are taped, and whether it is lined
• Any peeling of the inner coating, which is the usual end-of-life fault

Brand, waterproof rating and size: “Rains Waterproof Raincoat, Size M, Taped Seams”. Named outdoor brands carry real value. If it has a millimetre hydrostatic head rating on the label, quote it — buyers who care about staying dry search for exactly that.

Preparing and photographing it

1. Run water over a sleeve and watch. If it soaks in rather than beading, the coating has gone and the coat should be described as showerproof at best.
2. Check the taped seams inside for lifting, which is where waterproof coats fail first.
3. Test the zip and any storm flap, and check the hood adjusters and cuff tabs are all present.

1. The coat on a hanger, front, whole
2. The taped seams inside, close up
3. The hood and cuffs, showing adjusters
4. The care label with size and fabric, plus any peeling, stain or worn area

When it sells best, and handing it over

Lifts in autumn and again in spring. Technical outdoor brands sell year round; fashion raincoats are seasonal and compete on style.

Light and packs small, so postage is cheap. Fold rather than compress anything with a membrane, and mention it has been washed with a technical wash if you have done so.

What buyers ask

What is the white film on rubber boots?

It is a natural bloom that rises to the surface of rubber. It is harmless and wipes off with a damp cloth, and is not a sign of damage.

Can cracked wellingtons be repaired?

Not reliably. Once natural rubber cracks at a flex point the boot will leak and the cracking spreads. Photograph the ankle area honestly.

How much is a Hunter raincoat worth?

Roughly £17 to £69 depending on condition, against £15 to £60 for raincoats generally. The identification points above are what move a listing to the top of that range.

What the fees would take elsewhere

At the mid-range £43 for a Hunter raincoat, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:

Seller-side rates verified 26 Jul 2026, percentages only — the per-order and processing charges those platforms add are excluded, so the real gap is wider.

Listing is free and there is no commission — read how to sell a raincoat for the title, handover and timing, or the general raincoat value guide if yours is not a Hunter.

See also: all Hunter value guides · value guides by brand · buying a raincoat · Clothing · condition grades.