Sell Your Cat Tree in the US

Used cat trees in the US typically sell for $27 to $120. Cat trees are cheap new at the budget end, so second-hand value depends almost entirely on how clean and sturdy it is.

What cat trees 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

Solid, stable bases that do not rock
Removable, washable covers

What pulls it down

Wobbling bases, which cats avoid
Small single-post units, which sell for very little

Selling a cat tree 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.

Two practical things shape a US sale. Shipping is priced by dimensional weight as well as actual weight, so a light bulky item can cost far more to send than a heavy small one — measure the box before you quote. And meeting in person is common enough that many police departments now run designated safe-exchange areas in their car parks.

Working out what yours is worth

Push the top platform to check for wobble
Clean thoroughly and photograph in daylight

Getting it ready

Check the sisal posts for shredding and the platforms for wobble, and tighten every bolt.
Be honest about whether the previous cat sprayed on it. That is a smell that does not come out and it must not be a surprise.

Photograph

The sisal posts close up, showing how much wrap is left
The platforms and any hammock or enclosed bed, from above

Put in the description

Condition of the sisal and the carpet surfaces
Whether it dismantles, and whether all fixings are present

Height and features: “150cm Cat Tree with Hammock and 2 Beds, Sisal Posts”. Height is the search and stability is the concern, so mention the base size for a tall unit. Say if it dismantles, which decides whether it fits in a car.

Steady all year, with a small lift after Christmas and when people take on new cats in spring. Tall, clean, sturdy trees sell within a week.

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 cat trees.

Common questions

Where can I sell a cat tree 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.

Is it stable for a big cat?

Push it firmly at the top and describe what happens. Base width matters more than height, and owners of large breeds ask this every time.

Can shredded sisal be repaired?

Rewrapping a post with new sisal rope is inexpensive and makes the tree look considerably better.

How do I deal with odour?

A deep clean of removable covers and a thorough vacuum helps. If the odour persists, say so honestly in the listing.

More: how to sell a cat tree, what cat trees are worth, or Pet Supplies across the United States.