Fred Perry Raincoats Resale Value

Fred Perry raincoats: price by condition

Seller-declared grades, sterling with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). What each grade means.

What holds its value across Fred Perry

• The M12 twin-tipped polo, the signature garment, which buyers search for by that model code rather than by description
• Made in England production, printed on the care label, which carries a clear premium over the standard overseas line
• Collaboration pieces, particularly with Raf Simons and Comme des Garcons, which were made in small runs and trade well above the mainline
• The Harrington-style bomber jackets, which are the second thing the label is known for and sell steadily

What pulls Fred Perry resale value down

• A frayed, lifted or partly unstitched laurel wreath, which is the identifying feature and the first thing a buyer looks at
• Stretched or wavy collars on the polos, the normal failure and the reason most used ones sell cheaply
• Faded twin-tipping, where the contrast stripe at collar and cuff has gone dull and the whole point of the garment with it
• Current mainline basics in common sizes, which compete directly with a new one in a sale

Identifying and dating yours

1. The model code is printed on the interior label — M12 is the twin-tipped polo and is worth putting in the title
2. The care label gives the country of manufacture, and Made in England is the version buyers pay more for
3. The laurel wreath should be tightly embroidered with the leaves clearly separated; buyers compare it against reference photographs

What lifts any raincoat, whatever the label

Waterproof coats fail invisibly: the fabric looks fine long after the coating that made it waterproof has broken down.

• Recognised technical brands with named membranes
• Taped seams still fully bonded inside
• Working two-way and pit zips
• Durable water repellent still beading

And what pulls one down

• Delaminated coating flaking off the inner face
• Seam tape lifting at the shoulders
• Wetting out, where the face fabric soaks rather than beads
• Unbranded raincoats, which sell for very little

Working out what yours is worth

1. Turn it inside out and check the seam tape is fully bonded
2. Splash water on the shoulders and see whether it beads
3. Note the membrane name from the label

What to state in the listing

• Chest and length measured flat, plus the label size
• Whether it is waterproof, showerproof, or a shower-resistant fashion coat
• Whether the seams are taped, and whether it is lined
• Any peeling of the inner coating, which is the usual end-of-life fault

Brand, waterproof rating and size: “Rains Waterproof Raincoat, Size M, Taped Seams”. Named outdoor brands carry real value. If it has a millimetre hydrostatic head rating on the label, quote it — buyers who care about staying dry search for exactly that.

Preparing and photographing it

1. Run water over a sleeve and watch. If it soaks in rather than beading, the coating has gone and the coat should be described as showerproof at best.
2. Check the taped seams inside for lifting, which is where waterproof coats fail first.
3. Test the zip and any storm flap, and check the hood adjusters and cuff tabs are all present.

1. The coat on a hanger, front, whole
2. The taped seams inside, close up
3. The hood and cuffs, showing adjusters
4. The care label with size and fabric, plus any peeling, stain or worn area

When it sells best, and handing it over

Lifts in autumn and again in spring. Technical outdoor brands sell year round; fashion raincoats are seasonal and compete on style.

Light and packs small, so postage is cheap. Fold rather than compress anything with a membrane, and mention it has been washed with a technical wash if you have done so.

What buyers ask

What is a Fred Perry M12?

It is the model code for the original twin-tipped polo, the garment the label is built on. Buyers search for it by that code, so a listing that says only ‘Fred Perry polo’ misses a large part of the audience.

Is Made in England Fred Perry worth more?

Yes, noticeably. The Made in England line is a separate, higher-specification production and the care label states it plainly. It is worth naming in the title.

How much is a Fred Perry raincoat worth?

Roughly £16 to £63 depending on condition, against £15 to £60 for raincoats generally. The identification points above are what move a listing to the top of that range.

What the fees would take elsewhere

At the mid-range £39 for a Fred Perry raincoat, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:

Seller-side rates verified 26 Jul 2026, percentages only — the per-order and processing charges those platforms add are excluded, so the real gap is wider.

Listing is free and there is no commission — read how to sell a raincoat for the title, handover and timing, or the general raincoat value guide if yours is not a Fred Perry.

See also: all Fred Perry value guides · value guides by brand · buying a raincoat · Clothing · condition grades.