The short version
- Typical range: £20 – £100
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used puffer jacket is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for puffer jackets, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £100 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £85 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £65 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £45 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £25 | 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 puffer jacket
- Genuine down fill with a stated fill power
- Baffles intact with no leaking feathers
- Recognised outdoor and fashion labels
- Original stuff sack where supplied
What lowers it
- Tears and pinholes leaking down
- Synthetic fills sold as down
- Compressed fill that no longer lofts after washing
- Discoloured light-coloured shells
How to work out what yours is worth
- Shake it out and check whether the fill lofts evenly
- Look for feathers escaping at the seams
- Check the composition label for down percentage and fill power
Once you have those three answers you can place your own puffer jacket 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
What is fill power and does it matter?
It measures how much loft the down provides, and higher numbers mean more warmth for the weight. Buyers of technical jackets look for it specifically.
Can a leaking puffer jacket be sold?
Yes, if disclosed. Small pinholes are repairable with patches, but a buyer who finds them unmentioned will be unhappy.
Does washing a puffer damage it?
It can if done badly. Down needs a gentle wash and a proper tumble to re-loft, otherwise the fill stays clumped.
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