Used varsity jackets in the UAE typically sell for AED 125 to AED 545 (about $34 to $150). Varsity jackets sit at the intersection of vintage clothing and memorabilia, which is why genuine older examples outsell modern reproductions.
What varsity jackets are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 544 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 462 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 353 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 245 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 136 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.
What lifts the price
- Recognised school, team or brand associations
- Supple leather sleeves with no cracking
What pulls it down
- Cracked or dried leather sleeves
- Modern reproductions sold as vintage
Selling a varsity jacket in the UAE
Bank transfer and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
The UAE has an unusually active second-hand market driven by how often people arrive and leave — relocation sales mean good-quality items turn over quickly and often at well below their age.
Trading is not open in the Emirates yet, so treat this as a reference page: the pricing and the checks below hold, but the listings will appear once sellers here start posting.
Turnover peaks around the summer, when a large share of relocations happen and whole households are sold at once.
Working out what yours is worth
- Flex the leather sleeves to check for cracking
- Photograph every patch and any lettering
Getting it ready
- Check the composition of the body and sleeves separately, since they are different materials.
- Check the ribbing at cuffs, collar and hem for stretch, and every popper.
Photograph
- The patches and any embroidery close up
- The inner label with composition
- The ribbing, poppers, lining and any wear or stain
Put in the description
- Body and sleeve materials, stated separately
- Pit-to-pit and body length laid flat
- Any patches or embroidery, and whether they are original
Heavy, especially with leather sleeves. Weigh before quoting and box rather than bag it.
Autumn and spring, with a lift in September. Genuine vintage varsity jackets sell year round to collectors.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 544 a buyer pays is the AED 544 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.
Where in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Arab Emirates with their own page for varsity jackets.
- Selling a varsity jacket in Dubai
- Selling a varsity jacket in Sharjah
- Selling a varsity jacket in Abu Dhabi
- Selling a varsity jacket in Al Ain
- Selling a varsity jacket in Ajman
Common questions
Where can I sell a varsity jacket in the UAE?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
Is it a genuine varsity jacket?
Say what you know about where it came from. Authentic team and college jackets are collected; fashion reproductions are not, and buyers can tell.
Are varsity jackets worth collecting?
Genuine period jackets are, particularly with original patches. Modern reproductions sell for far less.
Do the patches matter?
Considerably. Original chenille patches and lettering are much of what buyers are paying for, and removed patches lower the value sharply.
More: how to sell a varsity jacket, what varsity jackets are worth, or Clothing across the United Arab Emirates.