Used abayas in the US typically sell for $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 the US
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | $121 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | $103 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | $79 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | $55 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | $30 | 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
- Quality crepe and nida fabrics with good drape
- Designer and boutique pieces
What pulls it down
- Loose beading and shedding embellishment
- Thin synthetic fabrics with poor drape
Selling an abaya in the US
Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.
The US resale market is enormous and highly local — most transactions still happen between people within driving distance of each other, and buyers expect to collect rather than wait for a courier.
USPS, UPS and FedEx all cover the country. USPS Ground Advantage is normally cheapest for anything under a few pounds in weight; above that the gap narrows quickly.
Working out what yours is worth
- Hang it and check the drape falls cleanly
- Measure the length from shoulder to hem
Getting it ready
- Identify the fabric: nida, crepe, chiffon, linen or a blend.
- Check the embroidery, any beading, the cuffs and the front closure.
Photograph
- The fabric close up, showing texture and weight
- Any embroidery or detailing
Put in the description
- 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.
Steady year round with lifts around Ramadan and Eid. Quality fabrics sell fastest.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the $121 a buyer pays is the $121 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 the US
The United States is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United States with their own page for abayas.
- New York
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Houston
- Phoenix
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- Dallas
- Austin
- San Jose
- Jacksonville
- Fort Worth
- Columbus
- Indianapolis
- Charlotte
- San Francisco
- Seattle
- Denver
- Washington
- Nashville
- Boston
- Las Vegas
- Portland
- Detroit
- Memphis
- Louisville
- Baltimore
- Milwaukee
- Albuquerque
- Fresno
- Tucson
- Sacramento
- Kansas City
- Mesa
- Atlanta
- Omaha
- Colorado Springs
- Raleigh
- Virginia Beach
- Long Beach
- Miami
- Oakland
- Minneapolis
- Tulsa
- Bakersfield
Common questions
Where can I sell an abaya in the US?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.
How long is it?
Give the shoulder-to-hem measurement in inches. Abaya sizing is length-led and this is the number buyers use.
Does black fabric fade?
Yes, noticeably with repeated washing, and it shows badly in photographs. Check in natural light before listing.
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 the United States.