Used Madewell bags and handbags typically sell for $12 to $133 (about £9 to £99) 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 Madewell bags and handbags sell for used
| Item | Typical used range | Value guide |
|---|---|---|
| Crossbody Bag | $22 to $133 | Madewell Crossbody Bag |
| Shoulder Bag | $18 to $104 | Madewell Shoulder Bag |
| Bucket Bag | $18 to $89 | Madewell Bucket Bag |
| Wallet | $12 to $89 | Madewell Wallet |
| Purse | $12 to $81 | Madewell Purse |
| Tote Bag | $15 to $74 | Madewell Tote Bag |
| Clutch Bag | $15 to $74 | Madewell Clutch 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 Madewell bags and handbags
Madewell builds its best known totes in vegetable-tanned leather that darkens substantially with use, so an older bag is a different colour from a new one of the same name. That is intended ageing rather than damage.
- The vegetable-tanned leather totes are the draw here, looked up by model name
- Canvas and smaller leather pieces trade lower and turn on the state of the trim
- Because the leather darkens, the colour in the photographs matters more than the colour name on the label
What to check before you buy
Photograph the leather in daylight rather than relying on the original colour name. A tote described by its factory colour and delivered several shades darker is the usual grievance with this kind of leather.
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 $73 Madewell bag, a marketplace charging 20% takes $15, one charging 13.6% takes $10 and one charging 10% takes $7. WishThrift charges neither side, so you keep the whole $73.
Listing your Madewell 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
Mango, Marks and Spencer, Michael Kors, Miu Miu, Mulberry, Next, Off-White, Osprey
Questions
Why is my Madewell tote darker than the one online?
Because untreated vegetable-tanned leather deepens with light and handling, so a used bag ends up several shades away from a new one. It is normal ageing and many buyers prefer it, but the photographs have to carry the actual current colour.
How much is used Madewell bags and handbags worth?
Roughly $12 to $133 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 Madewell 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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