The short version
- Typical range: £12 – £60
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Cameras & Photography
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used camera bag is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for camera bags, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £60 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £51 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £39 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £27 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £15 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a camera bag
- Recognised photography bag brands
- Firm, uncompressed padding and dividers
- Working zips throughout
- Rain covers and dividers included
What lowers it
- Compressed or missing dividers
- Failed zips
- Delaminated waterproof coating inside
- Generic bags sold as camera bags
How to work out what yours is worth
- Press the padding to check it is still firm
- Run every zip fully
- Confirm all dividers and any rain cover are present
Once you have those three answers you can place your own camera bag on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
What should I check on a camera bag?
The padding and the dividers. Compressed padding offers no protection, which is the whole point of the bag.
Do dividers matter?
Yes. They are what make the bag usable for cameras, and missing ones noticeably reduce the price.
Are generic bags worth selling as camera bags?
No, and describing one as such invites returns. Photography-specific bags have padding and dividers that generic bags do not.
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