Herschel Resale Value Guides

9 guides to what used Herschel is worth — the price at each condition grade, which lines hold their value, and how to date or identify what you have. Herschel sells a small number of recognisable shapes in a large number of colours, and resale follows the colours. The Little America and Retreat are the silhouettes; the print is what makes a particular bag findable.

Which Herschel pieces hold their value

The Little America and Retreat backpacks, which are the shapes the brand is known for
Discontinued prints and colourways, which are the only part of the range with real scarcity
Bags with the striped interior lining intact and unstained, since that is the signature detail
Collaboration releases, which were produced in small numbers and are searched for by name

And what pulls the price down

Stained or torn interior lining, which is pale and shows everything
Frayed drawstrings and worn leather-look straps, which are the parts that age first
Faded fabric on the darker colours, which happens with sun exposure and shows unevenly
Broken magnetic strap closures on the Little America, which are the distinctive fastening and awkward to replace

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:

Photograph the interior lining, since the stripe pattern is the brand’s signature and its condition is what buyers assess
Name the colourway precisely, because buyers search by colour more than by model
Photograph the base of the bag, which is where wear concentrates and is usually left out of listings

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 Herschel items are worth

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

Item	Herschel range	Any brand
Backpack	£16–£77	£15–£70 (~$21–$103)
Suitcase	£28–£132	£25–£120 (~$37–$176)
Cabin Bag	£22–£94	£20–£85 (~$29–$125)
Rucksack	£16–£82	£15–£75 (~$21–$109)
Wallet	£9–£66	£8–£60 (~$12–$88)
Travel Bag	£16–£77	£15–£70 (~$21–$103)
Duffel Bag	£13–£61	£12–£55 (~$17–$81)
Laptop Bag	£13–£50	£12–£45 (~$17–$67)
Gym Bag	£11–£38	£10–£35 (~$15–$51)

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

Every Herschel value guide

Selling Herschel 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 Herschel worth buying?

It depends far more on the line than the label. Herschel sells a small number of recognisable shapes in a large number of colours, and resale follows the colours. The Little America and Retreat are the silhouettes; the print is what makes a particular bag findable. Each guide below says which Herschel 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 Herschel?

Photograph the interior lining, since the stripe pattern is the brand’s signature and its condition is what buyers assess. 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 Herschel worth?

Across the 9 guides here, from about £9 to £132 (roughly $12 to $176) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.