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Moses Basket Resale Value

A used moses basket typically sells for between £15 and £60, with most changing hands around £37. Moses baskets are used for a few months only, so most are in excellent condition and the mattress is the main question.

The short version

  • Typical range: £15 – £60
  • Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
  • Category: Baby & Kids Items
  • Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price

What a used moses basket is worth by condition

Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for moses baskets, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.

ConditionTypical priceWhat it means
New with Tags£60Unused, tags or seals intact
Like New£51Barely used, no visible wear
Good£39Light signs of use, complete and working
Fair£27Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part
For Parts£15Not 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 moses basket

  • Sound basket with no broken weave
  • Stand included and stable
  • Clean, unstained linings
  • Recognised nursery brands

What lowers it

  • Broken or splintering weave
  • Stained or missing linings
  • Missing stands, which are size-specific
  • Old mattresses, which most buyers replace

How to work out what yours is worth

  1. Check the weave for breaks and splinters
  2. Confirm the stand is included and stable
  3. Wash the lining and photograph it clean

Once you have those three answers you can place your own moses basket 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 Moses baskets worth selling?

Yes, they are used for only a few months so most are in excellent condition. Including the stand raises the price noticeably.

Should I include the mattress?

Most buyers prefer a new mattress for a baby. Offer it as optional rather than making it a selling point.

What should I check?

The weave, for breaks and splinters, and the stand for stability. Both are safety-relevant.

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