The short version
- Typical range: £50 – £250
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Vehicles
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used roof box is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for roof boxs, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £250 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £212 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £162 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £112 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £62 | 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 roof box
- Recognised brands with fitting kits included
- Working locks with both keys
- Undamaged shells with no cracks
- Larger capacities in litres
What lowers it
- Cracked shells, which cannot be reliably repaired
- Missing keys, which lock the box shut
- Missing or incomplete fitting kits
- Faded and brittle plastic from sun exposure
How to work out what yours is worth
- State the external dimensions and capacity in litres
- Confirm both keys are present and the lock works
- Check the shell for stress cracks around the mounts
Once you have those three answers you can place your own roof box 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 should a roof box listing state?
External dimensions, capacity in litres, and whether the fitting kit and both keys are included.
Are missing keys a problem?
A serious one. Without keys the box cannot be opened or secured, and replacements are often unavailable.
Do roof boxes fit any bars?
Most modern ones fit standard bars, but confirm the fitting type. Older boxes can be bar-specific.
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