Good is the grade most second-hand art and collectables are actually sold at — roughly 65% of top price, or $3 to $701 across the category (about £2 to £520). Displayed for years and sound: no tears, no water damage, image complete. Foxing, a tear or a trimmed edge takes it to Fair.
Where the line falls
Art and collectables are hurt by light, damp and handling: paper foxes and yellows, frames knock at the corners, and a repair or a trim can cost more value than the damage it fixed.
For comparison, one grade up is Like New Art and Collectables and one step down is Fair Art and Collectables.
What art and collectables are worth here
| Grade | Share of top price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Like New | about 85% | $3 to $916 |
| Good | about 65% | $3 to $701 |
| Fair | about 45% | $2 to $485 |
Guide ranges, not quotes, at £1 ≈ $1.35 (August 2026). All five grades.
What to check before you buy
- Antique Furniture — Look for maker’s stamps inside drawers and on backs
- Antiques — Photograph every mark, stamp and label you can find
- Art Prints — Look for a pencil signature and edition number in the margin
- Coins — Identify the date, mint mark and denomination precisely
- Figurines — Photograph the backstamp on the base
- Film Memorabilia — Check poster dimensions against known original sizes
- Militaria — Photograph any naming, stamps or maker marks
- Original Artwork — Photograph the signature, the reverse and any labels
- Paintings — Look closely at the surface — prints show dot patterns under magnification
Listing at the Good grade
Give the sight size and the outer frame size separately. Buyers are matching a wall and a mismatch here is the usual reason for regret.
Shots that carry the most weight in art and collectables:
- Paintings — The painting square on, whole, in even daylight without glare or reflection
- Pottery — The piece whole, on a plain background, in even light
- Sculptures — The piece from the front, whole, in even light
- Sports Memorabilia — The item whole, laid flat or displayed, entirely in frame
On a typical $352 listing, a marketplace charging 20% takes $70, one charging 13.6% takes $48 and one charging 10% takes $35. WishThrift charges neither side, so you keep the whole $352. Listing is free.
Browse art and collectables
See every listing at the Good grade, or the whole Art & Collectables category at every grade. The grade is the seller’s own; WishThrift does not inspect or verify items.
Other grades in art and collectables: New with Tags, Like New, Fair, For Parts.
Common questions
What size is it inside the mount?
Slight overall toning of the paper, a faint mount line, and a frame knocked at the corners from moving house.
What is the difference between Good and Fair art and collectables?
Anything falling short of Good is graded Fair Art and Collectables.