Fair means a fault the seller has named, and it prices clothing at about 45% of the top grade: $2 to $364 across this category (about £2 to £270). One named fault: a hole, a broken zip, a stain that did not come out, a button missing. Fair is honest about a specific thing, not vaguely worn.
Where the line falls
Fabric fails where it moves and rubs: cuffs, collar edges, the seam under the arm and the seat of a trouser.
For comparison, one grade up is Good Clothing and one step down is For Parts Clothing.
What clothing is worth here
| Grade | Share of top price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Good | about 65% | $4 to $525 |
| Fair | about 45% | $2 to $364 |
| For Parts | about 25% | $1 to $202 |
Guide ranges, not quotes, at £1 ≈ $1.35 (August 2026). All five grades.
What pulls the price down at this grade
- Abaya — Snags and pulls in fine fabric
- Activewear Set — Pilling between the thighs, very common
- Band T-Shirt — Modern reprints sold as vintage, which buyers check closely
- Beanie — Stretched ribbing that no longer grips
- Belt — Bonded leather, which cracks and flakes
- Bikini — Missing hygiene liners
- Blazer — Fused construction that has bubbled
- Blouse — Underarm staining, which is often permanent on silk
- Bridesmaid Dress — Hem marks and dirt from the day
Listing at the Fair grade
Photograph the fault itself, in focus, with a coin beside it for scale. That single frame ends the argument before it starts.
Shots that carry the most weight in clothing:
- Cargo Pants — Front, laid flat, whole leg in frame
- Cashmere Sweater — Laid flat, front, on a contrasting plain surface
- Chinos — The chinos flat, front, whole
- Cocktail Dress — Full length on a hanger, front, in daylight
On a typical $183 listing, a marketplace charging 20% takes $37, one charging 13.6% takes $25 and one charging 10% takes $18. WishThrift charges neither side, so you keep the whole $183. Listing is free.
Browse clothing
See every listing at the Fair grade, or the whole Clothing category at every grade. The grade is the seller’s own; WishThrift does not inspect or verify items.
Other grades in clothing: New with Tags, Like New, Good, For Parts.
Common questions
Exactly where is the damage, and how big is it?
It still hangs and can be worn, but there is a defect a buyer would notice at arm’s length and has to accept going in.
What is the difference between Fair and For Parts clothing?
Anything falling short of Fair is graded For Parts Clothing.