Used caps in Australia typically sell for A$11 to A$67 (about $8 to $47). Caps sell on brand and the state of the brim and sweatband, because those are what make an old cap look worn out.
What caps are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$67 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$57 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$44 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$30 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$17 | 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
- Vintage caps with period logos
- Clean sweatbands with no staining
What pulls it down
- Sweat staining on the band and crown
- Misshapen crowns
Selling a cap in Australia
Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Australia’s second-hand market is strongly local and strongly seasonal, with most activity concentrated in the eastern capitals and buyers who expect to collect.
Australia Post covers everywhere, but distance pricing is real and interstate parcels cost meaningfully more than local ones.
Seasons are inverted relative to the UK and North America: warm-weather items move from September, and winter gear from around May.
Working out what yours is worth
- Check the sweatband for staining
- Note whether the fit is fitted, snapback or adjustable
Getting it ready
- Clean the sweatband and the front panel, which is where caps get grubby.
- Note the closure type and the size or fitted measurement.
Photograph
- The cap from the front, showing the logo
- Inside, showing the sweatband condition
- The closure and size tag, plus any stain or fray
Put in the description
- Brand, style and any model code
- Fitted size or closure type: snapback, strapback, fitted
- Brim shape: flat or curved, and whether the sticker is still on
Brand, style and size: “New Era 59Fifty Fitted Cap, 7 1/4, Navy”. Style codes and fitted sizes are searched exactly. Say whether it is fitted, snapback or strapback, since those are separate searches.
Steady with a summer lift. Collectable and team caps sell year round; generic caps sell slowly.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$67 a buyer pays is the A$67 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 Australia
Australia is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Australia with their own page for caps.
- Selling a cap in Sydney
- Selling a cap in Melbourne
- Selling a cap in Brisbane
- Selling a cap in Perth
- Selling a cap in Adelaide
- Selling a cap in Gold Coast
- Selling a cap in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a cap in Australia?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
What size is it?
Give the fitted size or say it is adjustable. Fitted caps are sized precisely and buyers know their number.
Does sweat staining matter?
A great deal. It is the most common reason caps do not sell, and it is very visible on lighter colours.
What fit should I state?
Fitted, snapback or adjustable, plus the size if fitted. It is the first thing buyers filter on.
More: how to sell a cap, what caps are worth, or Clothing across Australia.