Fendi raincoats: price by condition
| Condition | Typical |
|---|---|
| New with Tags | £96 (~$128) |
| Like New | £82 (~$109) |
| Good | £62 (~$83) |
| Fair | £43 (~$58) |
| For Parts | £24 (~$32) |
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 Fendi
- The Baguette in its original 1990s form, which is collected as a piece of fashion history rather than simply used
- The Peekaboo, whose twin-compartment construction and hand-finished edges put it in the house’s top tier
- Selleria pieces, identifiable by the visible saddle stitching, which are hand-sewn and priced accordingly
- Vintage Zucca and Zucchino monogram from the 1990s and early 2000s, which has come back strongly with buyers who want the era rather than the current logo
What pulls Fendi resale value down
- Delaminating coated canvas, where the printed surface lifts away from the backing — this is the standard end for FF canvas and cannot be re-bonded
- Cracked and flaking patent leather trim, which was used heavily on early Baguettes and hardens with age
- Sticky or tacky linings on older bags, caused by the coating breaking down, which buyers find difficult to accept at any price
- Replaced shoulder straps on the Baguette, since the strap is part of the design and a generic replacement is immediately visible
Identifying and dating yours
- The serial is stamped on a leather tab inside, often inside an interior pocket, and should be crisply impressed rather than printed
- Genuine FF canvas has the pattern aligned across seams and panels, which is where copies most often fail
- Hardware carries the house name on the zip pulls and feet; on the Baguette the buckle is the single most copied component and is worth photographing closely
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
- Turn it inside out and check the seam tape is fully bonded
- Splash water on the shoulders and see whether it beads
- 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
- 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.
- Check the taped seams inside for lifting, which is where waterproof coats fail first.
- Test the zip and any storm flap, and check the hood adjusters and cuff tabs are all present.
- The coat on a hanger, front, whole
- The taped seams inside, close up
- The hood and cuffs, showing adjusters
- 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
Can peeling FF canvas be repaired?
No. The printed layer is bonded to a backing and once it lifts there is no way to reattach it invisibly. Photograph the affected panel clearly and price the bag as damaged.
Is a 1990s Baguette worth more than a new one?
Often yes, particularly in the rarer beaded and embroidered fabrics. Early examples are bought as collectors’ pieces, which the current production versions are not.
How much is a Fendi raincoat worth?
Roughly £24 to £96 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 £60 for a Fendi raincoat, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:
| Platform | Fee | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| Poshmark | −£12 | £48 |
| eBay | −£8 | £52 |
| Mercari | −£6 | £54 |
| Etsy | −£4 | £56 |
| WishThrift | −£0 | £60 |
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 Fendi.
See also: all Fendi value guides · value guides by brand · buying a raincoat · Clothing · condition grades.