Fair means a fault the seller has named, and it prices menswear at about 45% of the top grade: $2 to $91 across this category (about £2 to £68). A named fault: a split lining, a moth hole, a broken zip, or trousers already shortened past the point of letting down again.
Where the line falls
Menswear is judged on the shoulder first: a jacket that fits the shoulder can be altered everywhere else, and one that does not cannot be fixed at any price.
For comparison, one grade up is Good Menswear and one step down is For Parts Menswear.
What menswear is worth here
| Grade | Share of top price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Good | about 65% | $4 to $131 |
| Fair | about 45% | $2 to $91 |
| For Parts | about 25% | $1 to $51 |
Guide ranges, not quotes, at £1 ≈ $1.35 (August 2026). All five grades.
What pulls the price down at this grade
- Blazer — Fused construction that has bubbled
- Bomber Jacket — Stretched ribbing that no longer recovers
- Brogues — Cemented soles that cannot be resoled
- Cargo Pants — Missing pocket buttons and drawcords
- Chinos — Permanent knee bagging that will not press out
- Flannel Shirt — Thin, over-washed cloth that has lost its nap
- Oxford Shirt — Fraying at the collar edge and cuff
- Oxford Shoes — Cemented construction
- Polo Shirt — Curled or misshapen collars
Listing at the Fair grade
Photograph moth damage against a light so the holes read clearly. Buyers ask about moth specifically and a dark photograph hides it.
Shots that carry the most weight in menswear:
- Trench Coat — Full length on a hanger, belted, front
- Waistcoat — The waistcoat flat or on a hanger, front, whole
- Workwear Jacket — Front on a hanger, fastened
- Blazer — Flat with a tape across the shoulders
On a typical $47 listing, a marketplace charging 20% takes $9, one charging 13.6% takes $6 and one charging 10% takes $5. WishThrift charges neither side, so you keep the whole $47. Listing is free.
Browse menswear
See every listing at the Fair grade, or the whole Men’s Clothing category at every grade. The grade is the seller’s own; WishThrift does not inspect or verify items.
Other grades in menswear: New with Tags, Like New, Good, For Parts.
Common questions
Is there any moth damage in the cloth?
Still presentable at a distance, but with damage or an alteration that limits who it can now fit or where it can be worn.
What is the difference between Fair and For Parts menswear?
Anything falling short of Fair is graded For Parts Menswear.