Sell Your Suitcase in the US

Used suitcases in the US typically sell for $34 to $160. Single suitcases sell steadily because people replace them one at a time, and wheel condition drives the price.

What suitcases are worth in the US

Condition	Typical	What it means
New with Tags	$162	Unused, tags or seals intact
Like New	$137	Barely used, no visible wear
Good	$105	Light signs of use, complete and working
Fair	$73	Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part
For Parts	$40	Not working or incomplete, sold as seen

Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.

What lifts the price

Four-wheel spinner designs over two-wheel
Working combination locks with the code known

What pulls it down

Locks with the combination lost
Oversized cases that exceed standard allowances

Selling a suitcase in the US

Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.

Distances are the real constraint. State plainly whether you will ship or collection only, because a buyer three states away will otherwise ask.

Two practical things shape a US sale. Shipping is priced by dimensional weight as well as actual weight, so a light bulky item can cost far more to send than a heavy small one — measure the box before you quote. And meeting in person is common enough that many police departments now run designated safe-exchange areas in their car parks.

Working out what yours is worth

Roll it fully loaded to test the wheels under weight
Measure it and compare to standard cabin limits

Getting it ready

Extend and retract the handle several times, checking for play and that it locks at each height.
Check the zips all the way round, the feet, and the lining for tears, then measure it externally with wheels included.

Photograph

The wheels close up, showing tread and mounting
The handle fully extended

Put in the description

Weight empty, which matters against airline allowances
Wheel, handle and zip condition, and whether it has a working lock

Size, type and brand: “Large Hard Shell Suitcase, 4 Wheel Spinner, 75cm, Samsonite”. Overall height with wheels is what buyers check against airline limits, and spinner versus two-wheel is a genuine preference people search for.

Strong from April to August and again before Christmas. A sound large case listed in early summer sells within days.

It costs nothing to list

There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the $162 a buyer pays is the $162 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.

Where in the US

The United States is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United States with their own page for suitcases.

Common questions

Where can I sell a suitcase in the US?

List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.

Do the wheels roll freely?

Test it loaded and say. This is what the buyer is really asking about, and a confident specific answer converts the enquiry.

What if I have lost the lock combination?

Most combination locks can be reset, and it is worth doing. A locked case with an unknown code is close to unsellable.

Are two-wheel suitcases worth less?

Generally yes. Four-wheel spinners are preferred by most buyers, though two-wheel cases handle rough ground better.

More: how to sell a suitcase, what suitcases are worth, or Bags & Handbags across the United States.