The short version
- Typical range: £15 – £70
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Sports & Outdoors
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used rollerblades is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for rollerbladess, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £70 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £59 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £45 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £31 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £17 | 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 rollerblades
- Recognised skate brands
- Liners with no packing out or matting
- Wheels with even wear and good bearings
- Working buckles and ratchets
What lowers it
- Packed-out liners moulded to another foot
- Unevenly worn wheels
- Cracked boot shells
- Broken buckles and ratchets
How to work out what yours is worth
- State the size clearly in both UK and EU
- Spin each wheel and listen to the bearings
- Press the liner to see whether it recovers
Once you have those three answers you can place your own rollerblades 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 used rollerblades worth buying?
Yes, and they are good value, though liners mould to the previous wearer which affects fit.
Can wheels and bearings be replaced?
Easily and cheaply, so worn wheels are a minor issue. Cracked shells are the serious fault.
What size should I state?
Both UK and EU where marked. Skate sizing runs differently from shoes and buyers need precision.
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