Used crossbody bags in Australia typically sell for A$29 to A$170 (about $20 to $120). Crossbody bags are bought on strap drop and internal capacity, and both are almost always missing from listings — measure them and you will stand out immediately.
What crossbody bags are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$172 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$147 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$112 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$78 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$43 | 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
- Solid, untarnished hardware and working clasps
- Dust bag and authenticity papers where applicable
What pulls it down
- Cracked or worn straps, often unreplaceable
- Worn corners and edge coating
Selling a crossbody bag in Australia
Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Australia’s second-hand market is strongly local and strongly seasonal, with most activity concentrated in the eastern capitals and buyers who expect to collect.
Australia is a pre-launch market, so it is worth saying what a seller here should expect when it does open. Distance dominates everything: interstate parcels cost several times a metro delivery, and bulky items effectively only sell within a city. Most trade concentrates in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and buyers in those cities expect to collect rather than wait. Seasons run opposite to the northern hemisphere, so listings that follow UK or US timing arrive exactly half a year out of step — warm weather items want September, not March, and winter gear moves from around May.
Seasons are inverted relative to the UK and North America: warm-weather items move from September, and winter gear from around May.
Working out what yours is worth
- Flex the strap at its fold points looking for cracking
- Photograph the strap, corners and interior
Getting it ready
- Measure the bag’s width, height and depth, and note how many internal pockets it has.
- Clean the exterior, empty every pocket, and check the lining, zip and strap hardware.
Photograph
- The bag front on, standing, strap arranged visibly
- The strap attachment hardware and the adjuster
- The corners and base, plus any wear, stain or scuff
Put in the description
- Width, height and depth in centimetres, and the maximum strap drop
- Material, and whether it is real leather, faux or fabric
- Number of internal and external pockets, and what it comfortably fits
Brand, material and size: “Leather Crossbody Bag, Tan, Adjustable Strap, Fits A5”. Saying what it fits — a phone, a tablet, an A5 notebook — is far more useful than dimensions alone and very few listings do it. State whether the strap detaches.
Steady all year with a Christmas lift. Neutral colours in leather sell fastest; bold seasonal colours move more slowly.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$172 a buyer pays is the A$172 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 Australia
Australia is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Australia with their own page for crossbody bags.
- Selling a crossbody bag in Sydney
- Selling a crossbody bag in Melbourne
- Selling a crossbody bag in Brisbane
- Selling a crossbody bag in Perth
- Selling a crossbody bag in Adelaide
- Selling a crossbody bag in Gold Coast
- Selling a crossbody bag in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a crossbody bag in Australia?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
How long is the strap?
Measure the drop from the shoulder to the top of the bag at its longest setting. Buyers of crossbody bags are checking whether it will sit right on them.
Does tarnished hardware matter?
Yes. Plating that has flaked cannot easily be restored and is very visible in photographs.
Do crossbody bags hold their value?
Designer ones do well, since the style stays in demand. Unbranded bags sell for modest sums.
More: how to sell a crossbody bag, what crossbody bags are worth, or Bags & Handbags across Australia.