The short version
- Typical range: £10 – £60
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Jewellery & Watches
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used cufflinks is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for cufflinkss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £60 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £51 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £39 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £27 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £15 | 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 cufflinks
- Precious metal with hallmarks
- Recognised makers and designer pieces
- Complete matched pairs
- Original box included
What lowers it
- Odd single cufflinks
- Worn plating showing base metal
- Failed swivel or chain fittings
- Novelty and promotional pairs
How to work out what yours is worth
- Look for hallmarks on the backs
- Confirm both are present and match exactly
- Test the swivel fittings work
Once you have those three answers you can place your own cufflinks 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
Do cufflinks hold their value?
Precious metal and designer pairs do, reasonably well. Novelty cufflinks sell for very little.
Are single cufflinks worth anything?
Very little, though they occasionally sell to someone replacing a lost one. Be explicit that it is a single.
Does the box matter?
It helps, since cufflinks are often bought as gifts and the box supports that.
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