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 | £90 (~$120) | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £76 (~$102) | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £58 (~$78) | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £40 (~$54) | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £22 (~$30) | 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
Safety history you cannot see. A car seat that has been in a collision, a cot with a replaced part, or an item subject to a recall all look completely normal.
Run through these before money changes hands — they are the things that decide whether a breast pump is worth what is being asked:
- Open-system pumps, which cannot be safely shared
- Missing tubing and shields, which are model-specific
- Degraded motors with reduced suction
- Missing power supply
And the things worth paying more for, because they hold their value:
- Closed-system pumps, which can be hygienically reused
- All tubing, shields and bottles included
- Recognised brands with replacement parts available
- Hospital-grade models, which hold value best
Common faults and fakes
Counterfeit car seats and carriers exist and fail catastrophically in exactly the situation they were bought for. Buy safety-critical items new.
Ask for the manufacture date and model number, then check the recall lists yourself — they are free to search. Do not buy a used car seat, carrier or helmet at all.
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 breast pump, and the answers tell you most of what you need:
Answer definitively, with the model as evidence. This is the whole basis of whether the pump can safely change hands, so an uncertain answer means the sale should not proceed.
List them: valves, membranes, tubing, flanges and bottles are personal parts and a buyer should fit their own. Saying so unprompted marks you as a seller who knows the product.
Test it through the settings and describe what you observe. Motors weaken with use and buyers would rather know than discover.
Also worth establishing before you commit:
- Confirm whether the pump is a closed or open system
- Check the suction against the specification if you can
- Sterilise all parts and photograph them clean
Photographs to ask for
If the listing does not already show these, ask — a seller who has the item will send them in minutes:
- The pump unit and all included parts laid out together
- The motor unit with the model number legible
- Any documentation stating it is a closed system, if you have it
- The power supply and tubing, plus any wear or discolouration
Details to confirm before you commit
- Brand, model, and whether closed system or hospital grade
- Single or double, and whether mains, battery or both
- Which parts are included and which the buyer should replace themselves
- Whether the original power supply and instructions are present
Live breast pump listings
Nothing matching is listed at the moment. Browse baby & kids 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
Steady year round. Closed-system pumps from recognised brands sell quickly; anything that cannot be verified as closed system is slow and should probably not be listed for use at all.
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 breast pump 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 breast pump for what to photograph and how to price, or what breast pump is worth at each condition grade.
Frequently asked questions
What should I pay for a used breast pump?
Around £13 to £58 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 breast pump before buying?
Ask for the manufacture date and model number, then check the recall lists yourself — they are free to search. Do not buy a used car seat, carrier or helmet at all.
Is buying a breast pump 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. Safety history you cannot see. A car seat that has been in a collision, a cot with a replaced part, or an item subject to a recall all look completely normal.
See also: all buying guides · breast pump value guide · selling breast pump · Baby & Kids · condition grades.