Used parkas in the UK typically sell for £25 to £120 (about $34 to $160). Parkas are bought for genuine cold, so the details that sell yours are the fill, whether the hood fur is real or faux, and whether it is actually waterproof.
What parkas are worth in the UK
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £120 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £102 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £78 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £54 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £30 | 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
- Genuine down or high-grade synthetic fill
- Fur or faux-fur trim present and intact
What pulls it down
- Clumped or migrated fill
- Failed two-way zips
Selling a parka in the UK
Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
The UK has the deepest second-hand habit of any of our markets — charity shops, car boot sales and online resale have been mainstream here for decades, so buyers arrive already comfortable with used goods and already know roughly what things are worth.
Distance selling rules bind traders, not private sellers, but an item must still be as described and anything sold as working must actually work.
Two practical things shape a UK sale. Bank holidays and the run-up to Christmas slow collections right down, so build a few extra days in. And postage from mainland Britain to Northern Ireland, the Highlands and the islands carries surcharges that catch sellers out — quote for the buyer’s actual postcode rather than a flat rate.
Working out what yours is worth
- Work the zip from both ends
- Shake it out and check the fill lofts evenly
Getting it ready
- Read the label for the fill: down, feather or synthetic wadding, and the outer fabric.
- Test whether water still beads on the outer, and say honestly if the coating has washed off.
Photograph
- Full length on a hanger, zipped, hood up
- The hood and fur trim, showing the attachment
- Cuffs, hem and any stain, tear or worn area
Put in the description
- Fill type and, for down, the fill power or down percentage
- Whether the hood and fur trim detach, and whether the fur is real or faux
- Pit-to-pit and full length
Fill, features and size: “Down Filled Parka with Detachable Faux Fur Hood, Khaki, Size L”. Fill type is the warmth signal buyers search on. Say whether the fur is real or faux — buyers care both ways and it is not something to leave ambiguous.
Very bulky. Vacuum bags cut the parcel dramatically — tell the buyer it was vacuum packed so they let the fill loft again.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the £120 a buyer pays is the £120 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 the UK
The United Kingdom is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Kingdom with their own page for parkas.
Common questions
Where can I sell a parka in the UK?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
Is it still waterproof?
Run water over a sleeve and watch. Be honest if it beads no longer — reproofing is cheap and buyers accept it when told.
What should I check on a used parka?
The zip, the fill and the trim. All three are expensive to repair or replace, and buyers price accordingly.
How do I refresh a parka before selling?
Comb the trim, air it out and check the fill has not clumped. A proper down wash restores loft if it has.
More: how to sell a parka, what parkas are worth, or Clothing across the United Kingdom.