Children’s clothing takes damage faster than adult clothing and is replaced faster, which makes the second-hand market unusually tolerant of flaws. Bundles are the format that works: a mixed-condition bundle priced honestly outsells individual flawed garments by a wide margin. School uniform in particular sells in bundles right through August, marks and all, because the alternative is full retail price.
Before you write it off
Wash and sort before you write anything off. Children’s clothing takes marks that come out, and the honest sorting job is into three piles: sellable individually, sellable as a mixed bundle, and textile recycling. Bundles carry mixed condition well as long as you say so up front and price for the worst item in the bag rather than the best.
What a defect actually costs you
WishThrift grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts. Fair is roughly 45% of the working price and covers heavy use or a described fault; For Parts is roughly 25% and covers something not working or incomplete, sold as seen. Grades are seller-declared — nobody inspects them for you — so an honest grade plus a clear photograph of the defect is what actually closes the sale. All five grades explained.
Across the 5 guides below, For Parts prices run from about £1 at the low end to £9 at the top, against £5 to £35 for the same items in sound condition. Those are guide figures in sterling; WishThrift lists in your local currency and does not convert for you.
Every kids’ clothing guide
- Damaged Fancy Dress Costume
- Damaged Kids Clothes
- Damaged Kids Coat
- Damaged Kids Shoes
- Damaged School Uniform
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth selling children’s clothes with marks on them?
As part of a bundle, yes. Mixed-condition bundles sell steadily as long as you say so up front and price for the worst item rather than the best. Individually, only for better-quality or in-demand brands.
Does marked school uniform sell?
Right through August, yes. Parents facing full retail price for a uniform their child will outgrow in a year are notably tolerant of marks and pilling. Say the school, the size and the age it fits.
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See also: all selling guides · what things are worth · condition grades · faulty and damaged index.