The short version
- Typical range: £12 – £50
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used wide leg jeans is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for wide leg jeanss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £50 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £42 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £32 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £22 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £12 | 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 wide leg jeans
- Rigid vintage denim with period hardware
- Selvedge construction visible at the outseam
- Natural fading following real wear
- Recognised denim labels
What lowers it
- Hem alterations that shorten the leg permanently
- Fraying at the hem from dragging on the ground
- Stretch blends, which are far less sought after
- Fast-fashion denim, worth very little
How to work out what yours is worth
- Turn the outseam out and look for a selvedge line
- Check the hem for dragging wear
- Measure the waist, rise and inseam flat
Once you have those three answers you can place your own wide leg jeans 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
Are wide-leg jeans worth selling?
Genuine vintage in rigid denim sells well. Modern stretch reproductions sell for modest sums whatever the label.
Why does hem wear matter on wide-leg jeans?
The wider leg drags on the ground, so hems fray faster than on other cuts. Buyers check it specifically.
Should I hem them before selling?
No. Shortening removes the option for taller buyers, and an unaltered pair suits far more people.
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