Used sunglasses in Australia typically sell for A$19 to A$230 (about $13 to $160). Used sunglasses sell on the state of the lenses and the presence of the case, and buyers of designer frames want the model number, which is printed inside the arm.
What sunglasses are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$230 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$195 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$149 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$103 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$57 | 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
- Original case, cloth and papers
- Model and serial markings legible on the arm
What pulls it down
- Scratched lenses, which are costly to replace
- Missing case and documentation
Selling sunglasses 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 Post covers everywhere, but distance pricing is real and interstate parcels cost meaningfully more than local ones.
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.
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
- Find the model and serial markings on the inside of the arm
- Gather the case, cloth and any paperwork
Getting it ready
- Find the model number, colour code and lens width printed on the inside of the arm, and photograph it.
- Check the hinges for looseness and confirm the nose pads and screws are all present.
Photograph
- The frames front on, folded, on a plain background
- The lenses at an angle in strong light, revealing any scratches
- The case, cloth and any papers included
Put in the description
- Brand, model number and colour code from the arm
- Lens width, bridge and arm length, printed on the inside of the arm
- Lens condition, including any scratches or coating wear
Brand, model number and colour: “Ray-Ban RB2140 Wayfarer, Tortoise, 50mm”. The model number is exactly how buyers search designer eyewear, and the lens width matters for fit. Say whether the original case is included, because on designer frames it adds real value.
Strongly seasonal, peaking April to August. Designer frames sell year round; high-street sunglasses barely sell outside the summer.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$230 a buyer pays is the A$230 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 sunglasses.
- Selling sunglasses in Sydney
- Selling sunglasses in Melbourne
- Selling sunglasses in Brisbane
- Selling sunglasses in Perth
- Selling sunglasses in Adelaide
- Selling sunglasses in Gold Coast
- Selling sunglasses in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell sunglasses 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.
Are the lenses scratched?
Hold them at an angle in strong light and photograph what you see. Head-on photos hide scratches and buyers know it.
How do buyers check sunglasses are genuine?
By the markings inside the arm, the quality of the hinges, and the case and paperwork. Photograph the arm markings clearly.
Are scratched lenses worth replacing?
Usually not. Replacement lenses often cost more than the difference it makes to the sale price.
More: how to sell sunglasses, what sunglasses are worth, or Clothing across Australia.