The short version
- Typical range: £8 – £80
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Toys & Games
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used model kits is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for model kitss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £80 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £68 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £52 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £36 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £20 | 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 model kits
- Sealed, unbuilt kits with intact sprues
- Out-of-production and limited-run kits
- Complete with decals, instructions and parts
- Decals still supple and unyellowed
What lowers it
- Started or part-built kits
- Yellowed or cracked decal sheets
- Missing sprues and instructions
- Common kits still in production
How to work out what yours is worth
- Confirm every sprue is present and still bagged
- Check the decal sheet for yellowing
- Note the kit number and scale
Once you have those three answers you can place your own model kits 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
Are unbuilt model kits worth more?
Considerably. Sealed, complete kits are the collectable item; a part-built kit is worth very little.
Why do decals matter?
They yellow and crack with age, and replacements are rarely available. A good decal sheet is a real part of the value.
Should I sell a built model?
Yes, but value depends entirely on build quality, and it is judged as a finished piece rather than as a kit.
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