The short version
- Typical range: £10 – £50
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Home & Garden
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used curtains is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for curtainss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £50 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £42 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £32 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £22 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £12 | 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 curtains
- Common drop and width combinations
- Lined and thermal-lined pairs
- Quality fabrics with no fading
- Matching tiebacks included
What lowers it
- Sun-faded leading edges
- Unlined thin fabrics
- Unusual sizes that fit few windows
- Shrinkage from washing
How to work out what yours is worth
- Measure the width and drop precisely and state both
- Check the leading edges for sun fading
- Note the heading type: pencil pleat, eyelet or tab top
Once you have those three answers you can place your own curtains 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 do curtain buyers need to know?
Width, drop and heading type. Without all three they cannot tell whether the curtains will work, and most listings omit at least one.
Why do curtains fade unevenly?
The leading edge takes the most sun. Check both panels in daylight, since fading is often worse than it appears indoors.
Does lining matter?
Yes. Lined and thermal-lined curtains sell for noticeably more because they insulate and hang better.
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