Sell Your Trench Coat in the US

Used trench coats in the US typically sell for $34 to $150. Trench coats are a classic that rarely dates, so a good one holds value for years provided the fabric has not been ruined by cleaning.

What trench coats are worth in the US

Condition	Typical	What it means
New with Tags	$148	Unused, tags or seals intact
Like New	$126	Barely used, no visible wear
Good	$96	Light signs of use, complete and working
Fair	$67	Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part
For Parts	$37	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

Recognised heritage makers with a following
Complete with belt, buckle and epaulettes

What pulls it down

Water rings and cleaning damage to gabardine
Broken storm flap buttons

Selling a trench coat 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.

USPS, UPS and FedEx all cover the country. USPS Ground Advantage is normally cheapest for anything under a few pounds in weight; above that the gap narrows quickly.

Demand rises through the spring cleaning season and again around college move-in in August, when furniture and small appliances move fastest.

Working out what yours is worth

Confirm the belt and all buckles are present
Look at the composition label for gabardine content

Getting it ready

Check the composition: cotton gabardine, poly blend or wool, and whether there is a removable lining.
Look at the collar edge, cuffs and hem for grubbiness, and have it cleaned if it is dry-clean only and looks tired.

Photograph

The belt and buckle laid out separately
The inner label with composition and care instructions

Put in the description

Pit-to-pit and full length from shoulder to hem
Single or double breasted, and whether it is showerproof

Fabric, colour and size: “Cotton Gabardine Trench Coat, Stone, Size 12, Belt Included”. Say “belt included” explicitly — buyers have learned to ask and it separates your listing immediately. Name the colour properly; stone, camel and honey are searched by name.

Peaks in early autumn and again in spring, since a trench is a between-seasons coat. Midwinter listings sell slowly.

It costs nothing to list

There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the $148 a buyer pays is the $148 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 trench coats.

Common questions

Where can I sell a trench coat 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.

Is the belt included?

Check and confirm. It is the single most asked question on a trench coat and the answer changes the price.

Does a missing belt matter?

A great deal. Belts are specific to the coat and hard to match, so a beltless trench sells for noticeably less.

Can gabardine be dry cleaned?

Yes, but repeated harsh cleaning strips the water resistance. Mention how often it has been cleaned if you know.

More: how to sell a trench coat, what trench coats are worth, or Clothing across the United States.