Used cricket bats in Australia typically sell for A$38 to A$285 (about $27 to $200). Cricket bats sell on willow grade and whether the bat has been knocked in, and buyers want to see the face, the edges and the toe.
What cricket bats are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$287 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$244 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$187 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$129 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$72 | 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
- Straight grains with an even count
- Properly knocked in with an intact face
What pulls it down
- Cracks at the toe or edges
- Kashmir willow, which sells for much less
Selling a cricket bat in Australia
Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Australia’s second-hand market is strongly local and strongly seasonal, with most activity concentrated in the eastern capitals and buyers who expect to collect.
WishThrift has not opened Australia for trading yet, so this page is a guide rather than a live marketplace — the category becomes browsable here the moment the first Australian sellers list.
Australia is a pre-launch market, so it is worth saying what a seller here should expect when it does open. Distance dominates everything: interstate parcels cost several times a metro delivery, and bulky items effectively only sell within a city. Most trade concentrates in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and buyers in those cities expect to collect rather than wait. Seasons run opposite to the northern hemisphere, so listings that follow UK or US timing arrive exactly half a year out of step — warm weather items want September, not March, and winter gear moves from around May.
Working out what yours is worth
- Count the grains on the face and note the willow type
- Inspect the splice where handle meets blade
Getting it ready
- Check the face for cracks, the edges for splits and the toe for swelling or damage.
- Note the weight and the handle type, and whether the bat has been knocked in and oiled.
Photograph
- The full face of the bat, straight on
- The edges and the toe close up
- The handle and grip, plus any crack, split or repair
Put in the description
- English or Kashmir willow, and the grade
- Weight in pounds and ounces, and the size (Harrow, SH, LH)
- Whether it has been knocked in and oiled
Willow, weight and size: “Gray-Nicolls English Willow Cricket Bat, Grade 2, 2lb 9oz, SH”. English versus Kashmir willow is the biggest price factor and must be stated. Include the weight and size, since both are how players choose.
March through August, peaking at the start of the season. Off-season listings sell slowly.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$287 a buyer pays is the A$287 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 Australia
Australia is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Australia with their own page for cricket bats.
- Selling a cricket bat in Sydney
- Selling a cricket bat in Melbourne
- Selling a cricket bat in Brisbane
- Selling a cricket bat in Perth
- Selling a cricket bat in Adelaide
- Selling a cricket bat in Gold Coast
- Selling a cricket bat in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a cricket bat in Australia?
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 via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Is it English willow?
Check the sticker and the grain. English willow bats are worth several times Kashmir ones and buyers ask immediately.
Do grains matter?
They indicate the willow’s age and quality. Straight, even grains are what buyers look for, and the count is worth stating.
What is splice separation?
The handle coming away from the blade. It is a serious structural failure and effectively ends the bat.
More: how to sell a cricket bat, what cricket bats are worth, or Sports & Outdoors across Australia.