The short version
- Typical range: £12 – £40
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used cargo pants is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for cargo pantss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £40 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £34 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £26 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £18 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £10 | 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 cargo pants
- Genuine military surplus with contract markings
- Heavyweight ripstop or sateen cotton
- All pocket flaps, buttons and drawcords present
- Recognised workwear and streetwear labels
What lowers it
- Missing pocket buttons and drawcords
- Fraying at the pocket edges and knees
- Thin high-street copies of military patterns
- Fading from washing rather than wear
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check the inner label for any contract markings
- Confirm every pocket closes properly
- Measure waist and inseam flat
Once you have those three answers you can place your own cargo pants 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 military surplus cargo pants worth more?
Genuine issue with contract markings sells noticeably better than high-street copies, because the cloth and construction are heavier.
What do buyers check on cargos?
The pockets. Missing buttons and broken drawcords are common and very visible, so confirm every closure works.
Does the cut matter?
It follows fashion closely. State the leg opening and rise measurements, since the silhouette is what buyers are choosing.
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