Used cot beds in the UK typically sell for £50 to £250 (about $67 to $335). Cot beds are worth more than cots because they last years longer, so make the conversion explicit — and confirm you have every fitting needed to do it.
What cot beds are worth in the UK
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £250 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £212 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £162 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £112 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £62 | 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
- Complete with conversion parts and side panels
- All fittings and the original instructions
What pulls it down
- Lost fittings and bolts
- Teeth marks along the top rails
Selling a cot bed in the UK
Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
The UK has the deepest second-hand habit of any of our markets — charity shops, car boot sales and online resale have been mainstream here for decades, so buyers arrive already comfortable with used goods and already know roughly what things are worth.
Two practical things shape a UK sale. Bank holidays and the run-up to Christmas slow collections right down, so build a few extra days in. And postage from mainland Britain to Northern Ireland, the Highlands and the islands carries surcharges that catch sellers out — quote for the buyer’s actual postcode rather than a flat rate.
Working out what yours is worth
- Confirm the conversion side panels are present
- Bag every fitting before dismantling
Sell your Cot Bed in the UK
Listing is free and there is no commission and no buyer fee, so the price you agree is the price you keep. Most listings take about a minute to put up.
Getting it ready
- Confirm it genuinely converts to a toddler bed and that you have the conversion parts, not just the cot fittings.
- Check the slats and base for cracks, test the height adjustment, and clean it thoroughly.
Photograph
- The cot bed assembled in cot configuration
- Any teeth marks on the rails, plus any crack or damage
Put in the description
- Whether the conversion parts to toddler bed are present
- Material, height adjustment positions, and any damage
Type, material and mattress size: “Solid Pine Cot Bed, Converts to Toddler Bed, 140x70cm with Mattress”. “Converts” belongs in the title because it is the whole reason a cot bed is worth more. Say whether the conversion parts are included, since without them it is just a cot.
Dismantle it before collection and tape the fittings in a labelled bag to a rail. Include the instructions in the bag — it is a small courtesy buyers consistently mention in ratings.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the £250 a buyer pays is the £250 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 UK
The United Kingdom is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Kingdom with their own page for cot beds.
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Common questions
Where can I sell a cot bed in the UK?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
Is the mattress included?
Say either way. Many buyers prefer a new mattress regardless, so it is not a problem when stated upfront.
Why are cot beds worth more than cots?
They convert into a toddler bed, giving several extra years of use. Buyers pay for that, provided the conversion parts are included.
Should I include the mattress?
Only if it is clean and in good condition. Many buyers prefer to buy a new mattress, so it is a bonus rather than an expectation.
More: how to sell a cot bed, what cot beds are worth, or Baby & Kids across the United Kingdom.