The short version
- Typical range: £50 – £250
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Baby & Kids Items
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used cot bed is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for cot beds, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £250 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £212 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £162 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £112 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £62 | 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 cot bed
- Complete with conversion parts and side panels
- All fittings and the original instructions
- Solid wood with a sound, unmarked finish
- Mattress in standard cot bed size included
What lowers it
- Missing conversion panels, which prevent the second life
- Lost fittings and bolts
- Teeth marks along the top rails
- Non-standard mattress sizes
How to work out what yours is worth
- Confirm the conversion side panels are present
- Bag every fitting before dismantling
- Measure the mattress base and state the size
Once you have those three answers you can place your own cot bed 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
Why are cot beds worth more than cots?
They convert into a toddler bed, giving several extra years of use. Buyers pay for that, provided the conversion parts are included.
What are the conversion panels?
The shorter sides that replace the cot bars when it becomes a bed. Without them the cot bed cannot convert, which loses most of its advantage.
Should I include the mattress?
Only if it is clean and in good condition. Many buyers prefer to buy a new mattress, so it is a bonus rather than an expectation.
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