Madewell Raincoats Resale Value

A used Madewell raincoat is typically worth £16 to £66 (approximately $21 to $88), against £15 to £60 for raincoats generally. Madewell is a denim label first, and its resale follows the denim. The jeans are cut and named consistently enough that buyers search by fit, which is unusual at this price point.

Madewell raincoats: price by condition

Condition	Typical
New with Tags	£66 (~$88)
Like New	£56 (~$75)
Good	£43 (~$57)
Fair	£30 (~$40)
For Parts	£16 (~$22)

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 Madewell

Jeans in the named fits, which buyers search for directly once they know what suits them
Leather bags and belts, which are genuinely well made and hold up
Discontinued washes and cuts, which cannot be bought new
Heavier cotton and linen pieces, which wear in rather than out

What pulls Madewell resale value down

Blown inner-thigh seams on denim, the usual failure point
Denim that has lost its stretch, where the fit has gone even though the fabric looks fine
Scuffed and dried leather on bags, which cannot be restored to match
Plain current-season basics, which sell modestly

Identifying and dating yours

The fit name is on the interior label and the patch — quote it in the title, since that is how the denim is searched
Measure waist and inside leg flat rather than relying on the labelled size
Photograph the inner thigh and the hem, which are where denim shows its wear

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

Why quote the fit name on jeans?

Because buyers who know the label search by fit rather than by size. Putting it in the title is the difference between a quick sale and a listing nobody finds.

Is used denim worth selling with wear?

Yes, provided the seams are sound. Honest fading is often wanted; a blown crotch seam is the point at which most buyers walk away.

How much is a Madewell raincoat worth?

Roughly £16 to £66 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 £41 for a Madewell raincoat, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:

Platform	Fee	You keep
Poshmark	−£8	£33
eBay	−£6	£35
Mercari	−£4	£37
Etsy	−£3	£38
WishThrift	−£0	£41

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 Madewell.