Used knitwear in Canada typically sells for C$19 to C$85 (about $13 to $61). Knitwear is one of the most returned clothing categories, which is why measurements matter more here than size labels.
What knitwear is worth in Canada
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | C$85 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | C$72 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | C$55 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | C$38 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | C$21 | 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
- Even, unstretched shape across the shoulders
- No moth damage or thinning
What pulls it down
- Moth holes, common in stored natural fibres
- Felting and shrinkage from hot washing
Selling knitwear in Canada
Interac e-Transfer is the norm and is instant and traceable, which suits a private sale well. It is what most buyers will suggest before anything else.
Canada’s resale market is concentrated in a handful of metro areas separated by very long distances, which makes it unusually collection-led — most buyers are looking for something they can pick up the same week.
Canada Post, Purolator and UPS cover the country, but rates change sharply between provinces and remote postcodes carry surcharges.
Winter clothing and sports equipment move from October, and the spring thaw brings the strongest few weeks for furniture, bikes and garden items.
Working out what yours is worth
- Hold the garment up to the light to reveal holes
- Lay it flat and measure chest, length and sleeve
Getting it ready
- Sort by fibre: put anything wool, cashmere or merino aside from the acrylic.
- Count the items and note the sizes, and photograph the composition labels together.
Photograph
- The full bundle laid out so every piece is visible
- The composition labels grouped together
- Any hole, pill or stain, photographed honestly
Put in the description
- Fibre composition of each piece
- Any recognisable brands included
- Condition of each item, listing all holes and pilling
Fibre, count and size: “Wool Knitwear Bundle, 5 Pieces, Size M, All Natural Fibre”. Saying all natural fibre is a genuine differentiator in a bundle listing. Keep bundles to a single size — mixed sizes are much less useful to any one buyer.
Light but bulky in quantity. A vacuum bag reduces the parcel considerably and keeps postage sensible.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the C$85 a buyer pays is the C$85 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 Canada
Canada is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Canada with their own page for knitwear.
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
- Winnipeg
- Vancouver
- Brampton
- Hamilton
- Surrey
- Quebec City
- Halifax
- Laval
- London
Common questions
Where can I sell knitwear in Canada?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Interac e-Transfer is the norm and is instant and traceable, which suits a private sale well. It is what most buyers will suggest before anything else.
Any moth damage?
Check every piece against a window and disclose everything. Moths move between garments, so buyers ask about the bundle as a whole.
Why is knitwear returned so often?
Because size labels vary enormously between makers. Flat measurements are the single best way to prevent returns.
Does bobbling reduce the price?
It affects the impression more than the value. A few minutes with a fabric shaver usually pays for itself.
More: how to sell knitwear, what knitwear is worth, or Clothing across Canada.