Barbour Resale Value Guides

32 guides to what used Barbour is worth — the price at each condition grade, which lines hold their value, and how to date or identify what you have. A Barbour wax jacket is designed to be re-waxed rather than replaced, which puts a floor under a scruffy one that almost no other coat has.

Which Barbour pieces hold their value

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

And what pulls the price 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

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 interior label carries one, two or three crests depending on the era, and this is how buyers date a jacket — photograph it flat
The size is on the same label in inches rather than S to XL, so state the UK equivalent and the flat chest measurement
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

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 Barbour items are worth

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

Item	Barbour range	Any brand
Sunglasses	£14–£162	£10–£120 (~$19–$216)
Winter Coat	£34–£162	£25–£120 (~$45–$216)
Puffer Jacket	£27–£135	£20–£100 (~$36–$180)
Cashmere Sweater	£27–£122	£20–£90 (~$36–$163)
Boots	£27–£122	£20–£90 (~$36–$163)
Backpack	£20–£94	£15–£70 (~$27–$125)
Denim Jacket	£20–£81	£15–£60 (~$27–$108)
Hoodie	£14–£61	£10–£45 (~$19–$81)
Parka	£34–£162	£25–£120 (~$45–$216)
Knee High Boots	£34–£148	£25–£110 (~$45–$197)

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

Every Barbour value guide

Selling Barbour 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 Barbour worth buying?

It depends far more on the line than the label. A Barbour wax jacket is designed to be re-waxed rather than replaced, which puts a floor under a scruffy one that almost no other coat has. Each guide below says which Barbour 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 Barbour?

The interior label carries one, two or three crests depending on the era, and this is how buyers date a jacket — photograph it flat. 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 Barbour worth?

Across the 32 guides here, from about £5 to £162 (roughly $7 to $216) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.