🛍️ OK, I Found a Carhartt Item — What Should I Be Looking For?
🔎 1. Identify the Item Type
- Jackets: Duck canvas, Detroit jacket, chore coat, active jacket
- Pants: Double-knee, work dungarees
- Overalls: Bibs, often in brown, tan, or black canvas
- Workwear Lines: Look for “Carhartt USA,” avoid Fast Fashion “Carhartt WIP” unless stylish
🔖 2. Check Tags and Labels
- Union Made/USA Tags: Older and more desirable
- Style Codes: Like J01, C01, B01 – helps ID model
- RN# 14806: Common on genuine Carhartt
👁️ 3. Examine Condition
- Fading and light wear is acceptable and even desirable
- Stains and rips are common – note condition accurately
- Zippers and buttons should be functional
📊 4. What’s It Worth?
- Jackets:$35–100+ (USA and Union Made = more)
- Pants/Overalls:$25–60
- Vintage Union Made:$70–150+
- Sell-Through Rate: High for jackets and rare colors
- Shipping: Priority Mail for heavy canvas garments
👉 Use eBay and Workwear Reddit for identifying styles and trending pieces.
💡 5. Should I Buy It?
- ✅ Rugged vintage look, USA tag?
- ✅ Still wearable despite patina?
- ✅ Known model or hard-to-find color?
- ✅ Profitable flip from a $5–20 buy?
If yes → Grab it! Carhartt is both workwear and fashion now — hot in streetwear.
