The short version
- Typical range: £8 – £32
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used denim shirt is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for denim shirts, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £32 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £27 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £20 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £14 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £8 | 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 denim shirt
- Selvedge denim visible at the placket or side seam
- Genuine vintage with period snaps or buttons
- Natural fading following real wear
- Recognised denim labels
What lowers it
- Fraying at the collar points and cuffs
- Replaced buttons or snaps
- Artificial distressing
- Thin, lightweight modern chambray sold as denim
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check the side seam or placket for a selvedge line
- Inspect the collar points and cuffs
- Photograph the buttons or snaps close up
Once you have those three answers you can place your own denim shirt 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
Is a denim shirt worth more if it is old?
Often yes. Genuine vintage denim with selvedge construction is collected, while modern chambray shirts sell for modest sums.
Where do denim shirts wear first?
Collar points and cuffs. Check both carefully, since fraying there is very visible and buyers look for it.
What is chambray?
A lighter plain-weave fabric that looks similar to denim but is not. It is worth noticeably less, so describe it accurately.
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