Aquascutum Raincoats Resale Value

Aquascutum 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 Aquascutum

• Classic trench coats with the club check lining, storm flap and original belt, which is the garment the name is known for
• Wool and cashmere overcoats made in Britain or Italy, where the country of manufacture is stitched into the label
• Coats with the removable wool liner still present, since the liner is what makes the coat wearable in winter and is rarely kept
• Older woven labels and earlier logo styles, which sit in the vintage market and are priced separately from current stock

What pulls Aquascutum resale value down

• A missing belt, which on a trench coat is not a small omission — it changes the silhouette the coat is bought for
• Water staining and tide marks on the cotton gabardine, which are difficult to remove and very visible in daylight
• Licensed leisurewear and accessories carrying the name, which have little to do with the coat market and resell poorly
• Moth damage in the wool liners and overcoats, which buyers ask about directly and which cannot be photographed away

Identifying and dating yours

1. Open the coat and photograph the lining, the label and the country of manufacture in one image
2. Confirm the belt and any removable liner are present, and photograph them separately rather than mentioning them in passing
3. Give the flat shoulder, chest and length measurements, because coat sizing from earlier decades does not match modern labels

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

Is an Aquascutum trench worth more with its belt?

Materially more. The belt defines the shape of the coat, replacements are not readily available, and buyers filter listings on it.

How do I check for moth damage before listing?

Hold the wool up to a window and look for pinholes, and check the seams and under the collar. Disclose anything you find, because the buyer will look in the same places.

How much is an Aquascutum 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 an Aquascutum 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 an Aquascutum.

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