Used cots in Vancouver, Washington typically sell for $54 to $270. Cots sell well because they are bulky to buy new and used only briefly, but buyers check one thing first: whether every fixing and instruction is present so they can rebuild it safely.
Selling a cot in Vancouver
Vancouver sits on the north bank of the river directly across from a much larger city in the neighbouring state, and a great many residents cross the bridges to work. It has no state income tax while its neighbour has no sales tax, which shapes local shopping habits.
The shared labour market across the river means households move between the two states constantly. Outdoor equipment turns over steadily given the mountains and the gorge nearby.
The bridges are the constraint here rather than the distance, and they congest badly at peak times, so agree which side and a realistic window. Rain is frequent, so agree a covered spot.
Vancouver, in Washington, has around 190,000 people, which means a smaller local market, so price sensibly and expect the right buyer to be willing to travel a little. Seattle, Spokane and Tacoma are close enough that a buyer there may well make the trip for the right thing.
Handing it over in Vancouver
Demand rises through the spring cleaning season and again around college move-in in August, when furniture and small appliances move fastest.
Sell your Cot in Vancouver, Washington
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
- Adjustable base heights working properly
What pulls it down
- Bite marks and splintering along the top rails
- Older cots not meeting current spacing standards
Working out what yours is worth
- Bag every bolt and fitting with the cot when dismantling
- 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.
- Check the mattress base and the slats for cracks, and confirm the drop-side or height adjustment still locks properly.
Photograph
- The cot assembled, from the side
- The fixings, allen key and instructions laid out together
Put in the description
- Cot or cot bed, and the mattress size in centimetres
- Whether a mattress is included, and its age and condition
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 (Washington)
Common questions
Where can I sell a cot in Vancouver?
Put it on WishThrift free and deal with the buyer direct. The bridges are the constraint here rather than the distance, and they congest badly at peak times, so agree which side and a realistic window. Rain is frequent, so agree a covered spot.
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 Vancouver?
Most used cots change hands for $54 to $270. Condition and completeness move that figure more than anything else.
More: selling a cot across the United States, what cots are worth, everything second hand in Vancouver, or Baby & Kids in Vancouver.
Guide range converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not a quote — sellers set their own price.