The short version
- Typical range: £15 – £70
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used blazer is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for blazers, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £70 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £59 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £45 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £31 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £17 | 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 blazer
- Canvassed or half-canvassed construction
- Natural fibre cloth with a good handle
- Clean shoulders with no divots or pressing marks
- Working buttonholes on higher-end tailoring
What lowers it
- Fused construction that has bubbled
- Shine on the elbows and seat of the sleeve
- Moth damage in wool
- Very dated lapel widths and shoulder shapes
How to work out what yours is worth
- Pinch the lapel to feel for a floating canvas layer
- Hold it to the light checking for moth holes
- Measure the shoulder width and chest
Once you have those three answers you can place your own blazer 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
What makes a blazer worth buying used?
Construction and cloth. A canvassed blazer in good wool will outlast several fused high-street ones and sells accordingly.
Can a blazer be altered to fit?
Sleeves and waist yes, shoulders not really. That is why shoulder measurement is the most important figure in the listing.
How do I check for moth damage?
Hold it up to a bright light and look through the cloth. Small holes are easy to miss in normal light but obvious this way.
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