The short version
- Typical range: £12 – £55
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used wool jumper is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for wool jumpers, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £55 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £46 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £35 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £24 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £13 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a wool jumper
- Merino, lambswool and heavier gauge knits
- No felting or shrinkage
- De-pilled surface with even texture
- Recognised knitwear brands
What lowers it
- Felting from a hot wash, which cannot be undone
- Moth holes, common in stored wool
- Stretched cuffs and hems
- Heavy pilling under the arms
How to work out what yours is worth
- Hold it to the light to reveal moth damage
- Check the cuffs recover after stretching
- De-pill it before photographing
Once you have those three answers you can place your own wool jumper on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
What ruins a wool jumper?
A hot wash. Felting is permanent and cannot be reversed, which is why washing history matters more than age.
Do moth holes make it unsellable?
Not unsellable, but they lower the price. Photograph them rather than letting a buyer find them.
Is de-pilling worth the effort?
Very much so. A few minutes with a fabric shaver is the difference between looking tired and looking cared for.
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