The short version
- Typical range: £6 – £25
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used shorts is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for shortss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £25 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £21 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £16 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £11 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £6 | 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 shorts
- Recognised brands with a following
- Natural fabrics with good weight
- Intact pockets and working fastenings
- Listing in late spring
What lowers it
- Fading and thinning at the seat
- Broken zips and missing buttons
- Pilling on cheaper fabrics
- Listing in autumn, when demand disappears
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check the seat and pockets in daylight
- Work the zip and every fastening
- Measure the waist and inseam
Once you have those three answers you can place your own shorts 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
When do shorts sell best?
Late spring and early summer. The same pair is worth noticeably more in May than in October.
Are used shorts worth listing?
Branded ones yes; basic shorts sell for very little. Listing costs nothing, so it is still better than binning them.
What do buyers check?
The seat and pockets, where wear shows first. Photograph both rather than only the front.
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