The short version
- Typical range: £8 – £35
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used skinny jeans is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for skinny jeanss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £35 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £29 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £22 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £15 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £8 | 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 skinny jeans
- Recognised premium denim labels
- Stretch that has not gone slack
- No thigh or crotch wear
- Common sizes in dark, unfaded washes
What lowers it
- Blown crotch seams, very common in stretch denim
- Slack elastane that no longer recovers
- Knee bagging that does not wash out
- Fast-fashion denim, worth very little
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check the crotch and inner thigh for thinning
- Stretch the fabric and see whether it recovers
- Measure the waist and inseam flat
Once you have those three answers you can place your own skinny jeans 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
Do skinny jeans still sell?
Yes, though supply is high and prices are modest. Premium denim labels hold value considerably better than fast fashion.
What is a blown crotch?
The seam wearing through at the inner thigh, which is the usual failure point on stretch denim. Check it before listing.
Why does stretch denim go slack?
The elastane degrades with washing and wear. Once it no longer recovers the fit is gone and the jeans are worth little.
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