The short version
- Typical range: £40 – £200
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Bicycles & Cycling
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used bike trailer is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for bike trailers, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £200 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £170 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £130 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £90 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £50 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a bike trailer
- Complete five-point harnesses
- Undamaged frames with no bends
- Hitches included and matched
- Recognised brands with a following
What lowers it
- Missing or incomplete harnesses
- Bent frames from impacts
- Missing hitches, which are model-specific
- Perished fabric and torn covers
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check the harness is complete and fastens
- Sight along the frame for bends
- Confirm the hitch is included
Once you have those three answers you can place your own bike trailer on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
Is a used bike trailer safe?
Provided the harness is complete, the frame is straight and the hitch is included. All three are checkable.
Why does the hitch matter?
It is model-specific and connects the trailer to the bike. Without it the trailer cannot be used at all.
Do trailers convert to strollers?
Many do, with a conversion kit. Say whether the kit is included, since it adds real value.
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