The short version
- Typical range: £20 – £90
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Pet Supplies
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used dog crate is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for dog crates, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £90 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £76 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £58 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £40 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £22 | 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 dog crate
- Correct sizing for common breeds
- Intact plastic base tray
- Doors that latch securely
- Folding designs that transport easily
What lowers it
- Bent bars from chewing or escape attempts
- Missing or cracked base trays
- Latches that no longer hold
- Rust on the bars and joints
How to work out what yours is worth
- Fold and unfold it to check the mechanism
- Confirm the base tray is present and uncracked
- Measure it and state the internal dimensions
Once you have those three answers you can place your own dog crate 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.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
Are used dog crates worth selling?
Yes, they sell quickly because they are durable and expensive new. Size and a working door are what buyers care about.
Does a missing tray matter?
Yes. Trays are size-specific and awkward to replace, so a crate without one is much harder to sell.
Should I clean it before selling?
Definitely. A thorough clean and honest photographs make a substantial difference to how quickly it moves.
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