The short version
- Typical range: £20 – £120
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Home & Garden
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used fire pit is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for fire pits, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £120 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £102 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £78 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £54 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £30 | 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 fire pit
- Thick steel or cast iron construction
- No rust holes in the bowl
- Complete with grate, poker and cover
- Listing in late spring
What lowers it
- Rusted-through bowls, which cannot be repaired
- Warping from repeated high heat
- Missing grates and covers
- Listing in autumn, when demand collapses
How to work out what yours is worth
- Turn it over and check the bowl for rust holes
- Confirm the grate and any accessories are present
- List it in spring rather than autumn
Once you have those three answers you can place your own fire pit 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
When do fire pits sell best?
Late spring and early summer. Demand is strongly seasonal and drops away almost completely once the weather turns.
Can a rusted fire pit be repaired?
Surface rust cleans up and can be treated. Rust holes through the bowl cannot be reliably fixed.
Does the cover matter?
Yes, because it is what prevents the bowl filling with water and rusting through in the first place.
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