The short version
- Typical range: £12 – £50
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used gilet is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for gilets, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £50 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £42 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £32 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £22 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £12 | 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 gilet
- Down fill with good loft
- Recognised outdoor and heritage brands
- Working full-length zips
- Intact baffles with no leaking fill
What lowers it
- Clumped or migrated fill
- Failed zips
- Pinholes leaking down
- Thin unbranded gilets
How to work out what yours is worth
- Shake it out and check the fill lofts evenly
- Run the zip fully
- Look for escaping feathers at the seams
Once you have those three answers you can place your own gilet 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 gilets worth selling?
Down gilets from recognised brands sell reasonably. Unbranded ones sell for very little.
What should I check?
The fill and the zip. Both are what buyers judge, and both are expensive to put right.
Are gilets seasonal?
Less than coats, since they work as a mid-layer across much of the year, which helps them sell steadily.
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