Used Herschel bags and handbags typically sell for $12 to $178 (about £9 to £132) depending on the bag and its condition. Bags are judged on four corners and a lining. Those are the places wear actually shows, they are the places buyers zoom into, and they are the places sellers most often photograph around. Everything else about the listing is secondary to showing them honestly.
What Herschel bags and handbags sell for used
| Item | Typical used range | Value guide |
|---|---|---|
| Suitcase | $37 to $178 | Herschel Suitcase |
| Cabin Bag | $30 to $126 | Herschel Cabin Bag |
| Backpack (rucksack) | $22 to $111 | Herschel Backpack (rucksack) |
| Travel Bag | $22 to $104 | Herschel Travel Bag |
| Wallet | $12 to $89 | Herschel Wallet |
| Duffel Bag | $18 to $81 | Herschel Duffel Bag |
| Laptop Bag | $18 to $67 | Herschel Laptop Bag |
| Gym Bag | $15 to $52 | Herschel Gym Bag |
Prices are shown in US dollars, converted from pounds at £1 ≈ $1.35 (August 2026), and are approximate guide ranges rather than quotes. WishThrift shows listings in the local currency of each market.
Size, capacity and what fits inside on Herschel bags and handbags
Herschel backpacks are identified by a striped fabric liner inside rather than by external branding, and capacity is stated in litres. The liner pattern is part of how buyers recognise the brand.
- The classic backpacks are effectively the whole market, chosen on model name and litre capacity
- Duffles and smaller pouches change hands quietly at lower prices and hinge on the condition of the zips
What to check before you buy
Photograph the interior liner and the base corners. The liner identifies the bag and the base is where a backpack wears through first, which an exterior photograph will not show.
For the checks that apply to any used bags and handbags regardless of the maker, see the guide to buying used bags and handbags.
What you keep when you sell
On a typical $95 Herschel bag, a marketplace charging 20% takes $19, one charging 13.6% takes $13 and one charging 10% takes $9. WishThrift charges neither side, so you keep the whole $95.
Listing your Herschel bags and handbags
- Stuff the bag lightly so it holds its shape for the photographs. A collapsed bag looks finished even when it is in good order
- Photograph the interior brand stamp and any serial or date code alongside the exterior. It is what a careful buyer asks for and offering it unprompted builds trust
Condition grades on WishThrift
Browse by grade: New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair, For Parts. Grades are declared by the seller — WishThrift does not inspect or grade items, so the photographs and the description are what the grade rests on.
Other brands in bags and handbags
J.Crew, JanSport, Kate Spade, Kurt Geiger, Loewe, Longchamp, Louis Vuitton, Madewell
Questions
How is backpack capacity described?
In litres, which is the volume the main compartment holds, and it is the figure buyers compare across brands. Give the litre figure from the label alongside the model name rather than describing the bag as large or medium.
How much is used Herschel bags and handbags worth?
Roughly $12 to $178 depending on the item and its condition. The table above breaks it down piece by piece, and each row links to a full value guide for that item.
How this guide is compiled
The ranges above are indicative asking prices in US dollars for comparable second-hand bags and handbags, adjusted for where Herschel sits in its market — a guide, not a valuation of any individual item. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade: condition is declared by the seller. Last reviewed August 2026.
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