The short version
- Typical range: £20 – £90
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used bomber jacket is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for bomber jackets, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £90 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £76 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £58 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £40 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £22 | 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 bomber jacket
- Genuine military issue with contract labels
- Recognised designer and heritage labels
- Intact ribbing at cuffs, collar and hem
- Working original zips
What lowers it
- Stretched ribbing that no longer recovers
- Broken or replaced zips
- Cracked printed or embroidered patches
- High-street copies of military patterns
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check the inner label for maker and any contract markings
- Stretch the cuffs and hem to test recovery
- Work the main zip fully
Once you have those three answers you can place your own bomber jacket 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Are bomber jackets worth selling?
Genuine military surplus and designer pieces sell well. High-street copies sell for modest sums.
What is a contract label?
A label on genuine military garments showing the contract and specification. It is the strongest evidence a jacket is real issue.
Does stretched ribbing matter?
Yes, it is very visible and cannot be restored. Buyers check cuffs and hem before almost anything else.
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