The short version
- Typical range: £10 – £38
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used chinos is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for chinoss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £38 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £32 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £24 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £17 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £9 | 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 chinos
- Heavyweight cotton twill with real substance
- Recognised heritage and workwear labels
- Clean, uncreased knees
- Unaltered hems with the original length
What lowers it
- Permanent knee bagging that will not press out
- Shine on the seat from wear
- Fraying at the hem from dragging
- Thin fast-fashion twill
How to work out what yours is worth
- Hold them up and check whether the knees have set
- Look at the seat in daylight for shine
- Measure the waist and inseam flat
Once you have those three answers you can place your own chinos 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 ruins a pair of chinos?
Knee bagging that has set into the cloth, and shine on the seat. Neither presses out, and both are very visible.
Does cloth weight matter?
Considerably. Heavyweight twill keeps its shape for years; thin twill bags out within a season.
Should I have them pressed before photographing?
Yes. Chinos photograph badly creased, and a press costs almost nothing.
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