Barbour Sunglasses Resale Value

Barbour sunglasses: price by condition

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 Barbour

• The Bedale, Beaufort and Border, the three classic waxed jackets, which buyers search by name and which have been made largely unchanged for decades
• Vintage jackets identified by the number of crests on the label, which collectors use to date a coat and price it accordingly
• Barbour International pieces, particularly the Steve McQueen line, which have a following separate from the country range
• Anything with the original tartan lining intact, since a relined or replaced lining is immediately obvious

What pulls Barbour resale value down

• Dried-out wax that has gone stiff and cracked at the folds — though this is reversible with a re-wax and is worth doing before listing rather than discounting for
• Torn or replaced tartan lining, which is expensive to put right and is the first thing a buyer opens the jacket to check
• Worn corduroy collars, the standard wear point, which are noticeable in every photograph taken from the front
• Rusted or replaced zips and studs, which on a jacket this old is a real repair rather than a cosmetic one

Identifying and dating yours

1. The interior label carries one, two or three crests depending on the era, and this is how buyers date a jacket — photograph it flat
2. The size is on the same label in inches rather than S to XL, so state the UK equivalent and the flat chest measurement
3. Say plainly when the jacket was last re-waxed; buyers ask, and a recently waxed coat sells noticeably faster than one that has not been

What lifts any sunglasses, whatever the label

Designer frames hold value reasonably, but the market is full of counterfeits, so anything that proves authenticity is worth including.

• Recognised designer and optical brands
• Original case, cloth and papers
• Lenses free of scratches and delamination
• Model and serial markings legible on the arm

And what pulls one down

• Scratched lenses, which are costly to replace
• Loose hinges and stretched arms
• Missing case and documentation
• Counterfeits, which buyers check markings for

Working out what yours is worth

1. Find the model and serial markings on the inside of the arm
2. Hold the lenses to the light at an angle to reveal scratches
3. Gather the case, cloth and any paperwork

What to state in the listing

• Brand, model number and colour code from the arm
• Lens width, bridge and arm length, printed on the inside of the arm
• Lens condition, including any scratches or coating wear
• Whether the case, cleaning cloth and paperwork are included

Brand, model number and colour: “Ray-Ban RB2140 Wayfarer, Tortoise, 50mm”. The model number is exactly how buyers search designer eyewear, and the lens width matters for fit. Say whether the original case is included, because on designer frames it adds real value.

Preparing and photographing it

1. Clean the lenses properly and inspect them at an angle for scratches, which are almost invisible head on.
2. Find the model number, colour code and lens width printed on the inside of the arm, and photograph it.
3. Check the hinges for looseness and confirm the nose pads and screws are all present.

1. The frames front on, folded, on a plain background
2. The inside of the arm showing the model number and sizing
3. The lenses at an angle in strong light, revealing any scratches
4. The case, cloth and any papers included

When it sells best, and handing it over

Strongly seasonal, peaking April to August. Designer frames sell year round; high-street sunglasses barely sell outside the summer.

Small and easy to post, but fragile without a case. If you do not have the original, use a hard box rather than a padded envelope.

What buyers ask

Is a scruffy Barbour still worth selling?

Usually yes, and more than people expect. These jackets are designed to be re-waxed and repaired rather than replaced, so a tired but sound one still has a buyer. A torn lining or a rusted zip matters far more than tired wax.

How do I date a Barbour jacket?

By the crests on the interior label. One, two or three crests correspond to different eras, and collectors use that before anything else. Photograph the label rather than describing it.

How much are Barbour sunglasses worth?

Roughly £14 to £162 depending on condition, against £10 to £120 for sunglasses 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 £88 for Barbour sunglasses, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:

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 sunglasses for the title, handover and timing, or the general sunglasses value guide if yours is not a Barbour.

See also: all Barbour value guides · value guides by brand · buying sunglasses · Clothing · condition grades.