Brand resale value guides

What popular brands sell for second-hand, which items are worth the most, and what to check before you buy.

Clothing

Waxed jackets are a charity shop classic — and still one of the most reliable UK resale earners.

Fleeces and down jackets with cult status in the UK and US — light, easy to post and quick to sell.

Everywhere in charity shops — the trick is knowing which Ralph Lauren items are worth more than the tag.

Nuptse puffers and fleeces sell fast, especially in autumn — but fakes are common.

Most Levi's are worth little — but vintage and Made in USA pairs can be worth a lot.

Workwear that streetwear fans love — worn-in Carhartt jackets sell for strong prices.

Premium technical outerwear with high resale prices — and a growing fakes problem.

Big-ticket resale — if it's genuine. Learn the badge and label checks first.

Trench coats and check scarves can be valuable finds — but fakes are common.

Leather jackets are the jackpot — AllSaints biker jackets resell for strong prices.

Tough boots that last for years — classic styles in good sizes sell reliably.

Activewear with a devoted fan base — leggings and jackets sell quickly.

Vintage Nike sportswear and sought-after trainers can be great finds — basics less so.

Heavy, colourful and expensive new — Le Creuset is one of the best homeware finds.

Sets, minifigures and bulk bricks all have a resale market — completeness is everything.

Retro games and consoles are classic car boot finds — boxed and complete pays most.

Not sure which brands to look out for? Read the best brands to resell.