Banana Republic Resale Value Guides

64 guides to what used Banana Republic is worth — the price at each condition grade, which lines hold their value, and how to date or identify what you have. Banana Republic has an odd resale profile: the current range sells for very little, while the 1980s safari-catalogue era is genuinely collected.

Which Banana Republic pieces hold their value

1980s pieces from the original safari and travel-outfitter era, which are collected as period design and have nothing to do with the modern brand
Italian wool suiting and the Heritage line, which used cloth well above the mainline standard
Cashmere and merino knitwear, which the label sells in quantity and which holds if it has been looked after
Leather jackets, which are made in real skin at a price point where many competitors use coated synthetic

And what pulls the price down

Banana Republic Factory production, the outlet line, which sits well below the mainline and is frequently listed as if it were the same thing
Pilled knitwear, the commonest fault across the range and very visible on the dark neutrals the label favours
Faded and shrunk chinos, which are the highest-volume item and the most often mistreated in the wash
Current-season basics, which are discounted heavily new and have almost no secondhand floor

Identifying and dating yours

These are the checks that decide which end of the range a piece sits in, and they are the facts a serious buyer will ask for:

The neck label distinguishes Banana Republic from Banana Republic Factory, and the two sell for very different money
1980s pieces carry a completely different label design and often a Made in USA care label, which is what dates them to the collectable era
The composition label states the wool or cashmere percentage, which is what separates the Heritage pieces from the mainline

WishThrift does not authenticate or inspect anything. Condition and origin are described by the seller against five grades — what each one means — so photograph the markings above rather than asserting them.

What Banana Republic items are worth

The most-searched Banana Republic items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:

Item	Banana Republic range	Any brand
Sunglasses	£9–£108	£10–£120 (~$12–$144)
Winter Coat	£22–£108	£25–£120 (~$29–$144)
Puffer Jacket	£18–£90	£20–£100 (~$24–$120)
Crossbody Bag	£14–£81	£15–£90 (~$19–$108)
Cashmere Sweater	£18–£81	£20–£90 (~$24–$108)
Boots	£18–£81	£20–£90 (~$24–$108)
Denim Jacket	£14–£54	£15–£60 (~$19–$72)
Maxi Dress	£14–£54	£15–£60 (~$19–$72)
Wide Leg Jeans	£11–£45	£12–£50 (~$15–$60)
Mom Jeans	£11–£45	£12–£50 (~$15–$60)

Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.

Every Banana Republic value guide

Selling Banana Republic on WishThrift

Listing is free and there is no commission on either side — the price you agree with the buyer is the amount you keep, whatever the label is worth. Create a free account, or read the selling guides for what to photograph and how to price.

Frequently asked questions

Is used Banana Republic worth buying?

It depends far more on the line than the label. Banana Republic has an odd resale profile: the current range sells for very little, while the 1980s safari-catalogue era is genuinely collected. Each guide below says which Banana Republic lines hold their value for that item and which have almost none, so you are comparing like for like rather than paying for the name alone.

How do I check a piece is genuine Banana Republic?

The neck label distinguishes Banana Republic from Banana Republic Factory, and the two sell for very different money. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything — condition and origin are described by the seller, so ask directly and expect an answer. A seller who has the item will send a photograph of the marking in minutes.

What is used Banana Republic worth?

Across the 64 guides here, from about £4 to £135 (roughly $5 to $180) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.