Used cots in Burlington typically sell for C$75 to C$375 (about $54 to $270). Cots are safety equipment with a long usable life, so buyers check standards and fittings before they look at condition.
Selling a cot in Burlington
Burlington sits at the western end of the lake where the escarpment meets the water, which gives it both a waterfront and serious cycling and hiking country directly behind it. It consistently ranks among the more comfortable mid-sized cities in the country and the population skews older than its neighbours.
Downsizing is the dominant source here, which means well-kept furniture from long-settled homes. Cycling and paddling equipment turns over steadily as people upgrade, and it sells quickly when it appears.
The waterfront and the pier are easy, well-known meeting points and parking is straightforward outside summer weekends. For anything large, driving is simple in every part of the city.
Burlington, in Ontario, has around 185,000 people, which means a smaller local market, so price sensibly and expect the right buyer to be willing to travel a little. Toronto, Ottawa and Brampton are close enough that a buyer there may well make the trip for the right thing.
Handing it over in Burlington
Shipping cost is the single commonest reason a Canadian listing stalls. Decide collection versus courier before you price it, and say which you are offering.
Sell your Cot in Burlington
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.
What cots are worth
What lifts the price
- All fittings, bolts and instructions present
- Solid wood construction with no splits
What pulls it down
- Bite marks and splintering along the top rails
- Drop-side designs, which are no longer recommended
Working out what yours is worth
- Check the bar spacing and safety label
- Inspect the top rails for bite damage and splinters
Getting it ready
- Find or download the assembly instructions, and gather every bolt, allen key and fixing. A cot missing fixings is close to unsellable.
- Measure the mattress size it takes, since buyers need to know whether their existing mattress fits.
Photograph
- The mattress base and slats from above
- Any chew marks on the rails, which are extremely common and should be shown rather than hidden
Put in the description
- Whether all fixings and the instructions are present
- Material, and whether the height adjusts or a side drops
Type and mattress size: “Solid Pine Cot Bed with Mattress, 140x70cm”. A cot bed converts to a toddler bed and is worth more than a plain cot, so make the distinction clear. State whether a mattress is included, because that is a significant part of the value.
Listing is free and there is no selling fee, so the whole amount the buyer pays stays with you. You and the buyer agree the handover between yourselves.
Same region (Ontario)
Common questions
Where can I sell a cot in Burlington?
Put it on WishThrift free and deal with the buyer direct. The waterfront and the pier are easy, well-known meeting points and parking is straightforward outside summer weekends. For anything large, driving is simple in every part of the city.
Is the mattress included?
Say so either way. Many buyers prefer to buy a new mattress regardless, so a cot without one is not a problem when stated up front.
How much is a cot worth in Burlington?
Most used cots change hands for C$75 to C$375 (about $54 to $270). Condition and completeness move that figure more than anything else.
More: selling a cot across Canada, what cots are worth, everything second hand in Burlington, or Baby & Kids in Burlington.
Guide range converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not a quote — sellers set their own price.