Used caps in the UK typically sell for £6 to £35 (about $8 to $47). Caps sell on brand and the state of the brim and sweatband, because those are what make an old cap look worn out.
What caps are worth in the UK
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £35 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £30 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £23 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £16 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £9 | 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 sportswear and streetwear labels
- Vintage caps with period logos
What pulls it down
- Cracked or peeling printed logos
- Misshapen crowns
Selling a cap 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 sweatband for staining
- Photograph the front logo close up
Getting it ready
- Check the brim for creasing or cracking, and the sweatband for staining.
- Note the closure type and the size or fitted measurement.
Photograph
- The cap from the front, showing the logo
- Inside, showing the sweatband condition
- The closure and size tag, plus any stain or fray
Put in the description
- Brand, style and any model code
- Fitted size or closure type: snapback, strapback, fitted
- Brim shape: flat or curved, and whether the sticker is still on
Brand, style and size: “New Era 59Fifty Fitted Cap, 7 1/4, Navy”. Style codes and fitted sizes are searched exactly. Say whether it is fitted, snapback or strapback, since those are separate searches.
Small but must not be crushed. Stuff the crown with paper and use a box, not a bag, or it arrives flattened.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the £35 a buyer pays is the £35 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 caps.
Common questions
Where can I sell a cap 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 brim still flat?
Say whether it has been curved. Some buyers specifically want a flat brim and a curved one cannot be undone cleanly.
Which caps are worth collecting?
Recognised sportswear and streetwear brands, particularly vintage examples with period logos.
What fit should I state?
Fitted, snapback or adjustable, plus the size if fitted. It is the first thing buyers filter on.
More: how to sell a cap, what caps are worth, or Clothing across the United Kingdom.