Used bomber jackets in the UK typically sell for £20 to £90 (about $27 to $120). Bomber jackets are bought on fit through the shoulders and the state of the ribbing, because perished cuffs and hem are what make an old bomber look tired.
What bomber jackets are worth in the UK
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £90 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £76 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £58 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £40 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £22 | 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
- Genuine military issue with contract labels
- Recognised designer and heritage labels
What pulls it down
- Broken or replaced zips
- Cracked printed or embroidered patches
Selling a bomber jacket in the UK
Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
The UK has the deepest second-hand habit of any of our markets — charity shops, car boot sales and online resale have been mainstream here for decades, so buyers arrive already comfortable with used goods and already know roughly what things are worth.
Royal Mail, Evri and InPost cover the whole country, and InPost lockers mean neither side has to be in for a delivery. Tracked 48 is the usual default for small parcels.
Second-hand demand peaks in January, in the weeks before Christmas, and at the start of the academic year in September.
Working out what yours is worth
- Check the inner label for maker and any contract markings
- Stretch the cuffs and hem to test recovery
Getting it ready
- Check the ribbed cuffs, collar and hem for stretch or loss of elastic, which is where bombers age first.
- Read the composition label: nylon, wool blend, leather and satin bombers are quite different products.
Photograph
- Front on a hanger, zipped, full jacket in frame
- The inner label with brand, size and composition
- The lining and any tear, pull or stain
Put in the description
- Outer material and lining composition
- Pit-to-pit and body length laid flat
- Condition of the ribbing at cuffs, collar and hem
Material, style and size: “MA-1 Nylon Bomber Jacket, Sage Green, Size M”. Material is the price driver here and the search term. If it is a genuine military issue or a recognised brand, put that in the title — both are searched deliberately.
Light and easy to post, and folds small. A mailing bag is fine unless it is leather, which is worth boxing.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the £90 a buyer pays is the £90 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 UK
The United Kingdom is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Kingdom with their own page for bomber jackets.
Common questions
Where can I sell a bomber jacket in the UK?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
Is the lining intact?
Turn it inside out and check under the arms. Satin linings split there and it is worth showing rather than hiding.
Are bomber jackets worth selling?
Genuine military surplus and designer pieces sell well. High-street copies sell for modest sums.
Does stretched ribbing matter?
Yes, it is very visible and cannot be restored. Buyers check cuffs and hem before almost anything else.
More: how to sell a bomber jacket, what bomber jackets are worth, or Clothing across the United Kingdom.