Used cardigans in the UAE typically sell for AED 40 to AED 200 (about $11 to $54). Cardigans are judged on the buttons and the button band, because those carry the strain and are what fails first.
What cardigans are worth in the UAE
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | AED 198 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | AED 168 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | AED 129 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | AED 89 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | AED 49 | 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
- Button bands that lie flat with no gaping
- Recognised knitwear labels
What pulls it down
- Missing or mismatched replacement buttons
- Thin acrylic knits, which sell for very little
Selling a cardigan in the UAE
Bank transfer and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
Domestic courier coverage is quick and cheap by international standards, and most of the population is within a short drive of everyone else.
The Emirates is a pre-launch market, so this is what a seller here should expect when it opens. The population turns over unusually fast, and that shapes the whole market: relocation sales put nearly-new furniture, appliances and cars on the market at heavy discounts, and the best stock appears in concentrated bursts as people leave. Distances are short and courier coverage is quick and cheap, so postage is rarely the obstacle it is elsewhere. Expect buyers to move fast and to expect a reply the same day.
Turnover peaks around the summer, when a large share of relocations happen and whole households are sold at once.
Working out what yours is worth
- Button it fully and check the band lies flat
- Check the composition label
Getting it ready
- Check every button is present and firmly attached, and look for a spare sewn inside the placket.
- De-pill the fabric, especially under the arms and at the cuffs.
Photograph
- The composition label
- The buttons and buttonholes close up
- Cuffs, elbows and any hole, pill or stretch
Put in the description
- Fibre composition and knit weight
- Pit-to-pit and body length laid flat
- Any pilling, holes or stretched cuffs
Light and cheap to post. Fold rather than hang so the shoulders do not stretch, and use a waterproof bag for natural fibres — wool and cashmere absorb any damp in transit and arrive smelling musty, which buyers notice immediately.
Autumn through late winter, with a peak before Christmas. Natural fibre cardigans hold value; acrylic ones sell cheaply.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the AED 198 a buyer pays is the AED 198 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 UAE
The United Arab Emirates is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Arab Emirates with their own page for cardigans.
Common questions
Where can I sell a cardigan in the UAE?
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 and cash on collection are both normal. Confirm funds have cleared before handing anything over.
What is it made of?
Read the label. Wool and cashmere cardigans are worth several times acrylic ones and buyers ask immediately.
What do buyers check on a cardigan?
The buttons and the button band. Missing buttons and gaping bands are the most common faults and both are very visible.
Can I replace a missing button?
Yes, but matching exactly is difficult. Replacing the whole set with matching buttons often looks better than one odd one.
More: how to sell a cardigan, what cardigans are worth, or Clothing across the United Arab Emirates.