The short version
- Typical range: £10 – £35
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used corduroy pants is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for corduroy pantss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £35 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £29 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £22 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £15 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £8 | 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 corduroy pants
- Intact pile with an even nap
- Heavier wales, which wear better
- Genuine vintage with period construction
- Recognised heritage labels
What lowers it
- Crushed or worn-flat pile at the knees and seat
- Shine where the cord has worn smooth
- Fraying at the hem
- Thin lightweight cord
How to work out what yours is worth
- Run a hand across the knees and seat to feel the pile
- Hold them to the light to see where the nap has flattened
- Note the wale count if visible
Once you have those three answers you can place your own corduroy pants 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is wale on corduroy?
The number of cords per inch. Wider wales are heavier and more hardwearing; fine wales flatten faster.
Can crushed cord be restored?
Not really. Once the pile has worn flat at the knees or seat it stays flat, so photograph those areas honestly.
Is vintage corduroy worth more?
Genuine period pieces in heavy cord sell better than modern lightweight versions, which wear out quickly.
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