The short version
- Typical range: £12 – £55
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Bags & Handbags
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used duffel 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 duffel bags, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £55 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £46 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £35 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £24 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £13 | 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 duffel bag
- Leather and heavy canvas construction
- Recognised heritage and travel brands
- Full-length zips running smoothly
- Detachable shoulder straps included
What lowers it
- Failed or separating zips
- Worn base corners from being set down
- Missing shoulder straps
- Thin nylon sports bags, worth very little
How to work out what yours is worth
- Run the zip fully in both directions
- Check the base corners for wear
- Confirm the shoulder strap is present
Once you have those three answers you can place your own duffel 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
Are duffel bags worth selling?
Leather and heavy canvas duffels from recognised brands sell well. Thin nylon sports bags sell for very little.
What fails first?
The zip, almost always, followed by the base corners. Both are worth photographing.
Does the shoulder strap matter?
Yes. Straps are usually bag-specific, and a duffel without one is noticeably less useful.
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