Which Arket pieces hold their value
- Merino and lambswool knitwear, which is the category the label is best known for and which buyers search by fibre
- The heavier outerwear in wool and cotton, which was among the most expensive things the brand sold new
- Neutral Scandinavian palettes — stone, ecru, navy — which are the colours the label’s buyers are actually looking for
- Children’s outerwear, which is outgrown quickly and is bought used without hesitation
And what pulls the price down
- Pilling on merino, which is the standard failure on fine wool and is very visible on pale colours
- Cotton pieces that have relaxed out of shape, since the oversized cuts already sit loose and stretching makes them shapeless
- Marked ecru and stone colours, which are the brand’s signature shades and the hardest to photograph honestly
- Synthetic-blend seasonal pieces, which have none of the material argument the label sells on
Identifying and dating yours
These are the checks that decide which end of the range a piece sits in, and they are the facts a serious buyer will ask for:
- Photograph the composition label, because the material claim is the brand’s entire positioning and the buyer’s first check
- Give flat measurements rather than the size label, as the cuts are deliberately oversized and sizes read small on the hanger
- Photograph pale colours in daylight against white, which is the only honest way to show whether ecru has greyed
WishThrift does not authenticate or inspect anything. Condition and origin are described by the seller against five grades — what each one means — so photograph the markings above rather than asserting them.
What Arket items are worth
The most-searched Arket items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:
| Item | Arket range | Any brand |
|---|---|---|
| Sneakers | £19–£114 | £20–£120 (~$25–$152) |
| Winter Coat | £24–£114 | £25–£120 (~$32–$152) |
| Puffer Jacket | £19–£95 | £20–£100 (~$25–$127) |
| Cashmere Sweater | £19–£86 | £20–£90 (~$25–$115) |
| Wide Leg Jeans | £11–£48 | £12–£50 (~$15–$64) |
| Midi Dress | £11–£48 | £12–£50 (~$15–$64) |
| Jeans | £10–£43 | £10–£45 (~$13–$57) |
| Trench Coat | £24–£104 | £25–£110 (~$32–$139) |
| Wool Jumper | £11–£52 | £12–£55 (~$15–$69) |
| Tote Bag | £10–£48 | £10–£50 (~$13–$64) |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.
Every Arket value guide
- Blouse
- Cardigan
- Cashmere Sweater
- Chinos
- Flats
- Jeans
- Kids Coat
- Midi Dress
- Midi Skirt
- Oxford Shirt
- Puffer Jacket
- Skirt
- Sneakers
- Tote Bag
- Trench Coat
- Wide Leg Jeans
- Winter Coat
- Wool Jumper
Selling Arket on WishThrift
Listing is free and there is no commission on either side — the price you agree with the buyer is the amount you keep, whatever the label is worth. Create a free account, or read the selling guides for what to photograph and how to price.
Frequently asked questions
Is used Arket worth buying?
It depends far more on the line than the label. Arket is a Scandinavian minimalist label with a stated interest in materials, and its resale runs on exactly that. Merino, cotton and wool pieces clear; the synthetic-blend seasonal items behave like ordinary high street. Each guide below says which Arket lines hold their value for that item and which have almost none, so you are comparing like for like rather than paying for the name alone.
How do I check a piece is genuine Arket?
Photograph the composition label, because the material claim is the brand’s entire positioning and the buyer’s first check. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything — condition and origin are described by the seller, so ask directly and expect an answer. A seller who has the item will send a photograph of the marking in minutes.
What is used Arket worth?
Across the 18 guides here, from about £8 to £114 (roughly $11 to $152) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.
See also: value guides by brand · all value guides · buying guides · selling guides · condition grades.