What a fair price looks like
Condition on WishThrift is described by the seller against five grades, and nobody inspects it on your behalf — so the description and the photographs are what you are buying on.
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £70 (~$93) | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £60 (~$79) | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £46 (~$61) | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £32 (~$42) | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £18 (~$23) | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price; these are a starting point for judging an offer. All five grades explained.
The checklist before you pay
Sizing, above everything. A garment that does not fit is the commonest reason a second-hand clothing purchase disappoints, and it is entirely avoidable by asking for flat measurements rather than trusting the label.
Run through these before money changes hands — they are the things that decide whether a blazer is worth what is being asked:
- Fused construction that has bubbled
- Shine on the elbows and seat of the sleeve
- Moth damage in wool
- Very dated lapel widths and shoulder shapes
And the things worth paying more for, because they hold their value:
- Canvassed or half-canvassed construction
- Natural fibre cloth with a good handle
- Clean shoulders with no divots or pressing marks
- Working buttonholes on higher-end tailoring
Common faults and fakes
Counterfeits concentrate in a handful of premium labels and are usually given away by the internal tags rather than the outside: font weight, stitch density on the label edge, and a care label that does not match the era of the design.
Ask for a photograph of the inner label and the garment laid flat with a tape measure across the chest and the length. Both are quick for an honest seller and awkward for anyone who does not have the item in front of them.
WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything, and no marketplace check replaces your own. If a seller will not answer a direct question about condition or origin, that is the answer.
Questions to ask the seller
These are the three that get asked most often about a blazer, and the answers tell you most of what you need:
Measure straight across the back from seam to seam. Shoulders cannot be altered affordably, so this is the decisive number.
Say so, and whether the trousers are available. An orphaned suit jacket is worth less than a blazer designed as one.
Read the label. Wool and wool blends sell for meaningfully more than polyester and buyers can feel the difference.
Also worth establishing before you commit:
- Pinch the lapel to feel for a floating canvas layer
- Hold it to the light checking for moth holes
- Measure the shoulder width and chest
Photographs to ask for
If the listing does not already show these, ask — a seller who has the item will send them in minutes:
- Front on a hanger, buttoned, shoulders sitting properly
- Flat with a tape across the shoulders
- The inner label with composition, and the lining
- Cuffs, elbows and any pull, shine or stain
Details to confirm before you commit
- Shoulder-to-shoulder, chest, sleeve and back length
- Fabric composition and whether it is fully or half lined
- Single or double breasted, and the number of buttons
- Whether it is part of a suit, and any wear at elbows or cuffs
Live blazer listings
Nothing matching is listed at the moment. Browse clothing for what is live now, or everything on the site — stock changes daily and new listings are free to post, so it is worth checking back.
When to buy
Lifts in autumn and around interview and wedding season in spring. Classic navy and grey sell steadily; bold patterns move slowly.
Prices move against that cycle for a buyer: the cheapest time to buy is when sellers are listing most, not when demand peaks.
Paying and collecting safely
WishThrift does not process payments, hold funds or offer buyer protection — you agree the price and the method with the seller directly, which is what keeps the platform free on both sides. Meet somewhere public where you can, inspect before you pay, and keep the conversation on the site so there is a record of what was agreed. Be wary of any seller who wants to move the conversation elsewhere before you have agreed anything.
Selling one instead?
If you already have a blazer sitting unused, it is free to list and there is no commission — the price you agree is the amount you keep. Read how to sell blazer for what to photograph and how to price, or what blazer is worth at each condition grade.
Frequently asked questions
What should I pay for a used blazer?
Around £10 to £46 in good condition, more for barely-used examples and less for anything with a described fault. Compare against the seller’s photographs rather than the grade alone.
How do I check a blazer before buying?
Ask for a photograph of the inner label and the garment laid flat with a tape measure across the chest and the length. Both are quick for an honest seller and awkward for anyone who does not have the item in front of them.
Is buying a blazer second hand safe?
Yes, with the ordinary care any private sale needs. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or hold funds, so inspect before you pay where you can, meet somewhere public, and keep the conversation on the site. Sizing, above everything. A garment that does not fit is the commonest reason a second-hand clothing purchase disappoints, and it is entirely avoidable by asking for flat measurements rather than trusting the label.
See also: all buying guides · blazer value guide · selling blazer · Clothing · condition grades.