The short version
- Typical range: £30 – £200
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Furniture
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used mattress is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for mattresss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £200 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £170 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £130 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £90 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £50 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a mattress
- Recent purchase with a clear age
- A protector used from new, with no staining
- Recognised brands with known specifications
- No sagging or visible body impressions
What lowers it
- Any staining, which makes most buyers walk away
- Sagging and permanent body impressions
- Unknown age or history
- Any suggestion of pests, which ends the sale entirely
How to work out what yours is worth
- Strip it and photograph the bare surface in daylight
- Lie on it and check for a visible dip
- State the age and whether a protector was used
Once you have those three answers you can place your own mattress on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
Can you sell a used mattress?
Yes, but be scrupulously honest. Buyers care about age, staining and whether a protector was used far more than about brand.
Does a stained mattress sell?
Rarely, and it should be disclosed with photographs if listed at all. Most buyers will not consider one.
How long is a mattress worth selling for?
Generally within its first several years. Once there is a visible body impression the support has gone and it is worth very little.
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