Used abayas in Canada typically sell for C$28 to C$170 (about $20 to $120). Abayas are judged on fabric drape and finishing, and hand-worked detail is what separates the price brackets.
What abayas are worth in Canada
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | C$170 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | C$144 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | C$110 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | C$76 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | C$42 | 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
- Hand embroidery, beading and lace detail
- Designer and boutique pieces
What pulls it down
- Snags and pulls in fine fabric
- Loose beading and shedding embellishment
Selling an abaya in Canada
Interac e-Transfer is the norm and is instant and traceable, which suits a private sale well. It is what most buyers will suggest before anything else.
Canada’s resale market is concentrated in a handful of metro areas separated by very long distances, which makes it unusually collection-led — most buyers are looking for something they can pick up the same week.
Canada Post, Purolator and UPS cover the country, but rates change sharply between provinces and remote postcodes carry surcharges.
Shipping cost is the single commonest reason a Canadian listing stalls. Decide collection versus courier before you price it, and say which you are offering.
Working out what yours is worth
- Hang it and check the drape falls cleanly
- Inspect embellishment for loose pieces
Getting it ready
- Measure shoulder to hem and the sleeve length, and note the size convention used.
- Check the embroidery, any beading, the cuffs and the front closure.
Photograph
- Full length on a hanger, front, showing the drape
- The fabric close up, showing texture and weight
- The cuffs, closure and any mark, pull or missing bead
Put in the description
- Length from shoulder to hem, and sleeve length
- Open or closed style, and the closure type
- Whether a matching hijab or belt is included
Fabric, style and length: “Nida Crepe Open Abaya, Black, 56 inch, Size 54”. Length in inches is the primary measurement buyers filter on. Say whether it is open or closed style, and whether a hijab or belt is included.
Light and folds small despite the length, so cheap to post internationally. Fold along the existing creases with tissue between the layers if there is beading, and use a waterproof bag — abaya fabrics mark easily and a damp parcel is the commonest transit complaint.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the C$170 a buyer pays is the C$170 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 Canada
Canada is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Canada with their own page for abayas.
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
- Winnipeg
- Vancouver
- Brampton
- Hamilton
- Surrey
- Quebec City
- Halifax
- Laval
- London
Common questions
Where can I sell an abaya in Canada?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Interac e-Transfer is the norm and is instant and traceable, which suits a private sale well. It is what most buyers will suggest before anything else.
Is a hijab included?
Say either way. A matching set is worth more and it is one of the first things asked.
What makes an abaya valuable?
Fabric quality and hand finishing. Good crepe with hand-worked detail holds value; thin synthetics sell for modest sums.
Should I include the matching scarf?
If it came as a set, yes. Matching pieces are difficult to source separately.
More: how to sell an abaya, what abayas are worth, or Clothing across Canada.