The short version
- Typical range: £8 – £35
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Sports & Outdoors
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used football is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for footballs, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £35 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £29 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £22 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £15 | 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 football
- Match-quality balls from recognised makers
- Signed balls with documented provenance
- Balls holding pressure overnight
- Original box for collectable balls
What lowers it
- Balls that will not hold pressure
- Split or delaminating panels
- Faded and scuffed surfaces
- Training balls, worth very little
How to work out what yours is worth
- Inflate it and check it holds pressure overnight
- Inspect the panel seams for splitting
- Note the size and whether it is match or training grade
Once you have those three answers you can place your own football 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 footballs worth selling?
Match-quality and signed balls yes; training balls are worth very little because new ones are inexpensive.
How do I test a football?
Inflate it and leave it overnight. A ball that will not hold pressure has a valve or bladder fault.
Do signed footballs need provenance?
Yes. Without evidence of signing, a signature adds very little to the price.
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