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 cashmere sweater is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for cashmere sweaters, 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 cashmere sweater
- Two-ply or heavier construction with real weight to it
- No pilling, or pilling that has been properly removed
- Full-fashioned shoulders and a soft, dense handle
- Classic colours that sell in any season
What lowers it
- Moth holes, which are common and immediately visible
- Felting or shrinkage from a hot wash
- Thin single-ply knits that have gone see-through at the elbows
- Stretched cuffs and hems that no longer recover
How to work out what yours is worth
- Hold the knit up to the light to reveal moth damage and thin patches
- Check the composition label for the cashmere percentage and ply
- De-pill it carefully before photographing
Once you have those three answers you can place your own cashmere sweater 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 used cashmere worth buying or selling?
Yes, on both sides. Good cashmere outlasts most wardrobes, and buyers actively look for it second hand because the new price is high.
Do moth holes make a cashmere jumper unsellable?
Not unsellable, but they lower the price considerably. Disclose them with a photograph — buyers will find them.
Does de-pilling actually increase what I get?
Noticeably. It takes a few minutes with a comb or a fabric shaver and makes the difference between looking tired and looking cared for.
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