The short version
- Typical range: £20 – £150
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Sports & Outdoors
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used cricket bat is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for cricket bats, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £150 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £127 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £97 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £67 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £37 | 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 cricket bat
- English willow over Kashmir willow
- Straight grains with an even count
- No cracks in the blade or splice
- Properly knocked in with an intact face
What lowers it
- Cracks at the toe or edges
- Splice separation between handle and blade
- Kashmir willow, which sells for much less
- Dried-out, unoiled blades
How to work out what yours is worth
- Count the grains on the face and note the willow type
- Check the toe and edges for cracking
- Inspect the splice where handle meets blade
Once you have those three answers you can place your own cricket bat 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
What is the difference between English and Kashmir willow?
English willow is lighter, more responsive and considerably more valuable. Kashmir willow is denser and sells for much less.
Do grains matter?
They indicate the willow’s age and quality. Straight, even grains are what buyers look for, and the count is worth stating.
What is splice separation?
The handle coming away from the blade. It is a serious structural failure and effectively ends the bat.
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