The short version
- Typical range: £5 – £30
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used hat is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for hats, 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 hat
- Recognised hatters and heritage brands
- Undented crowns and true brims
- Intact sweatbands and linings
- Original hat box
What lowers it
- Crushed crowns and warped brims
- Stained or perished sweatbands
- Moth damage in felt
- Sun fading on straw hats
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check the crown holds its shape
- Inspect the sweatband inside
- Measure the internal circumference
Once you have those three answers you can place your own hat 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 size should I state for a hat?
The internal circumference in centimetres, as well as any marked size. Hat sizing varies and it is what buyers need.
Can a crushed hat be reshaped?
Felt hats often can, by a hatter with steam. Straw hats generally cannot.
Does the sweatband matter?
Yes. It sits against the head, so a stained or perished one puts buyers off and is awkward to replace.
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