Used fleeces in Australia typically sell for A$19 to A$96 (about $13 to $67). Fleeces sell on brand and pile condition, because a matted, bobbled fleece looks worn out in a photograph however clean it is.
What fleeces are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$96 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$81 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$62 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$43 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$24 | 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
- Deep-pile and retro-patterned fleeces in demand
- Minimal pilling on the body panels
What pulls it down
- Heavy pilling and matting of the pile
- Thin high-street fleece
Selling a fleece 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.
Australia Post covers everywhere, but distance pricing is real and interstate parcels cost meaningfully more than local ones.
Seasons are inverted relative to the UK and North America: warm-weather items move from September, and winter gear from around May.
Working out what yours is worth
- Run the zip fully and check it does not separate
- Note the brand and any model name from the label
Getting it ready
- Check every zip, including pocket zips, and the elastic at cuffs and hem.
- Note the weight or grade if the label states it, since outdoor brands grade their fleece.
Photograph
- Front on a hanger, zipped
- The inner label with brand and grade
- Cuffs, hem, pockets and any pull, burn or stain
Put in the description
- Brand, model and fleece grade or weight if stated
- Full zip, half zip or pullover
- Pit-to-pit and length laid flat
Brand, weight and style: “Patagonia Synchilla Fleece, Full Zip, Size M”. Outdoor brand names do most of the work here. Say full zip, half zip or pullover, and give the grade if the label has one.
Autumn and winter, with a lift each September for outdoor season. Recognised outdoor brands sell year round.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$96 a buyer pays is the A$96 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 fleeces.
- Selling a fleece in Sydney
- Selling a fleece in Melbourne
- Selling a fleece in Brisbane
- Selling a fleece in Perth
- Selling a fleece in Adelaide
- Selling a fleece in Gold Coast
- Selling a fleece in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a fleece 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 bobbled?
De-bobble it first, then photograph. A shaved fleece looks cared-for and the difference in price is real.
Can matted fleece be restored?
Not really. Once the pile has matted it stays matted, so photograph it honestly rather than hoping it will not show.
What fails first on a fleece?
The main zip, usually separating rather than breaking. Run it fully before listing.
More: how to sell a fleece, what fleeces are worth, or Clothing across Australia.