Buying Used Pet Supplies: What to Check

11 guides to buying pet supplies second hand — what to check, what a fair price looks like, and the questions to ask before you pay.

What goes wrong buying pet supplies used

Hygiene and what the item previously housed, which matters for disease and for allergies.

Misrepresentation and fakes

Not a counterfeit category. The misdescription to watch is size — ‘large’ means very different things between makers.

How to verify before you pay

Ask what animal used it, how it has been cleaned, and for internal dimensions in centimetres rather than a size name.

WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything, and does not hold funds. You are buying on the seller’s description and photographs, so ask directly — a seller who has the item will answer in minutes.

What you should expect to pay

Across this category, guide prices run from about £10 to £180 (approximately $13 to $240) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts — what each one means.

Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026).

What each one typically costs

The most-searched items in this category, with the guide range a buyer should expect:

Item	Good condition	Full range
Aquarium	£16–£117	£25–£180 (~$33–$240)
Dog Kennel	£20–£117	£30–£180 (~$40–$240)
Fish Tank	£13–£98	£20–£150 (~$27–$200)
Dog Crate	£13–£58	£20–£90 (~$27–$120)
Cat Tree	£13–£58	£20–£90 (~$27–$120)
Pet Carrier	£10–£39	£15–£60 (~$20–$80)
Rabbit Hutch	£16–£78	£25–£120 (~$33–$160)
Pet Stroller	£13–£58	£20–£90 (~$27–$120)

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Frequently asked questions

What should I check before buying pet supplies second hand?

Ask what animal used it, how it has been cleaned, and for internal dimensions in centimetres rather than a size name.

What goes wrong most often?

Hygiene and what the item previously housed, which matters for disease and for allergies.

Does WishThrift check the item for me?

No. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything, and does not hold funds or offer buyer protection. Condition is described by the seller against five grades and the photographs are what you are buying on — which is why these 11 guides exist.