Which Wrangler pieces hold their value
- Vintage 13MWZ jeans and the early western cuts, which are the garments the brand is collected for
- Ranch and sherpa-lined jackets from the older production, which are bought as workwear rather than as fashion
- Pieces with the Blue Bell labelling, which dates them to the earlier era collectors look for
- Selvedge and heavier-weight denims, which wear in rather than out and are what denim buyers specifically want
And what pulls the price down
- Worn-through knees and seat, which is honest workwear wear but limits the buyer pool to people who want a repaired garment
- Modern high-street pieces, which are competent clothing with very little resale premium
- Shrunken or heat-damaged garments, where hot washing and tumble drying have taken the size down permanently
- Replaced zips and buttons on vintage pieces, which break the originality collectors are paying for
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 and any Blue Bell marking date the garment; photograph them flat and in focus
- The fit code, such as 13MWZ, is printed on the label and is exactly what buyers search for — put it in the title
- Measure flat and quote waist and inside leg, since vintage western sizing runs differently from modern labelling
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 Wrangler items are worth
The most-searched Wrangler items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:
| Item | Wrangler range | Any brand |
|---|---|---|
| Denim Jacket | £16–£66 | £15–£60 (~$21–$88) |
| Wide Leg Jeans | £13–£55 | £12–£50 (~$17–$73) |
| Mom Jeans | £13–£55 | £12–£50 (~$17–$73) |
| Hoodie | £11–£50 | £10–£45 (~$15–$67) |
| Jeans | £11–£50 | £10–£45 (~$15–$67) |
| Workwear Jacket | £22–£99 | £20–£90 (~$29–$132) |
| Sweatshirt | £9–£44 | £8–£40 (~$12–$59) |
| Cargo Pants | £13–£44 | £12–£40 (~$17–$59) |
| Skinny Jeans | £9–£38 | £8–£35 (~$12–$51) |
| Graphic Tee | £7–£33 | £6–£30 (~$9–$44) |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.
Every Wrangler value guide
- Cargo Pants
- Chinos
- Corduroy Pants
- Denim Jacket
- Denim Shirt
- Denim Shorts
- Flannel Shirt
- Graphic Tee
- Hoodie
- Jeans
- Mom Jeans
- Shorts
- Skinny Jeans
- Sweatshirt
- Wide Leg Jeans
- Workwear Jacket
Selling Wrangler 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 Wrangler worth buying?
It depends far more on the line than the label. Wrangler’s resale is western workwear history. The 13MWZ cut and the early ranch jackets have a following that has nothing to do with the modern high-street range sharing the name. Each guide below says which Wrangler 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 Wrangler?
The interior label and any Blue Bell marking date the garment; photograph them flat and in focus. 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 Wrangler worth?
Across the 16 guides here, from about £7 to £99 (roughly $9 to $132) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.
See also: value guides by brand · all value guides · buying guides · selling guides · condition grades.