The short version
- Typical range: £8 – £30
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used flannel 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 flannel shirts, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £30 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £25 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £19 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £13 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £7 | 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 flannel shirt
- Heavyweight brushed cotton with real substance
- Recognised outdoor and workwear labels
- Genuine vintage with period construction
- Intact collar points and cuffs
What lowers it
- Thin, over-washed cloth that has lost its nap
- Fraying at the collar and cuffs
- Missing or replaced buttons
- Lightweight fast-fashion flannel
How to work out what yours is worth
- Feel the weight and check the nap is still raised
- Inspect the collar points and elbows
- Check the label for maker and origin
Once you have those three answers you can place your own flannel 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.
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
What makes a flannel shirt worth buying used?
Cloth weight. Heavyweight brushed cotton from outdoor and workwear brands lasts for years; thin flannel wears out quickly.
What is nap?
The raised fuzzy surface that makes flannel soft and warm. Repeated washing flattens it, and once gone it does not return.
Do vintage flannel shirts sell well?
Heavy period examples do. Check the label and construction, since genuine older shirts were made from much heavier cloth.
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