Hollister Raincoats Resale Value

A used Hollister raincoat is typically worth £15 to £60 (approximately $20 to $80), against £15 to £60 for raincoats generally. Hollister is Abercrombie’s younger line and sells at a lower price both new and used. The honest position is that most pieces are worth modest money, with the exception of the logo-heavy items from its 2000s peak.

Hollister raincoats: price by condition

Condition	Typical
New with Tags	£60 (~$80)
Like New	£51 (~$68)
Good	£39 (~$52)
Fair	£27 (~$36)
For Parts	£15 (~$20)

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 Hollister

Logo-front hoodies and tees from the 2000s, which sell into the same Y2K nostalgia market as its parent brand
Heavier cotton pieces from the older production, which were better made than the current range
Jeans in the discontinued cuts, which people who found a fit they liked still hunt for
Anything in an unusual or discontinued colourway, which cannot be replaced new

What pulls Hollister resale value down

Current-season stock, which is discounted so consistently when new that used prices stay very low
Cracked printed logos, which is the standard failure on printed casualwear
Faded and thinning cotton, which shows quickly on lighter-weight pieces
Stretched necklines and cuffs, which are the first thing to go on jersey

Identifying and dating yours

The interior label design dates the piece, and the 2000s labels are what the nostalgia buyers look for
Photograph any logo print close up in daylight to show whether it has cracked
Measure flat and quote the measurements, since sizing runs small and has changed over the years

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

Turn it inside out and check the seam tape is fully bonded
Splash water on the shoulders and see whether it beads
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

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.
Check the taped seams inside for lifting, which is where waterproof coats fail first.
Test the zip and any storm flap, and check the hood adjusters and cuff tabs are all present.

The coat on a hanger, front, whole
The taped seams inside, close up
The hood and cuffs, showing adjusters
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

Is Hollister worth selling second hand?

Modestly, and honestly it is best priced against other mall brands. The exception is logo-heavy 2000s pieces, which have a genuine nostalgia market.

Why do the older pieces feel heavier?

The cotton weights were higher in the 2000s production. Buyers who want that era know it, which is part of why those pieces sell better than current stock.

How much is a Hollister raincoat worth?

Roughly £15 to £60 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 £37 for a Hollister raincoat, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:

Platform	Fee	You keep
Poshmark	−£7	£30
eBay	−£5	£32
Mercari	−£4	£33
Etsy	−£2	£35
WishThrift	−£0	£37

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 Hollister.