The short version
- Typical range: £12 – £55
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Shoes & Footwear
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used stiletto heels is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for stiletto heelss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £55 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £46 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £35 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £24 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £13 | 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 stiletto heels
- Intact heel tips with no exposed metal
- Designer labels with a resale following
- Undamaged heel stems
- Original box and dust bags
What lowers it
- Worn-through tips showing the metal pin
- Scuffed or chipped heel stems
- Stretched vamps
- Very high heels, which suit fewer buyers
How to work out what yours is worth
- Look at both heel tips and note whether they need replacing
- Photograph the heel stems and soles
- Measure and state the heel height
Once you have those three answers you can place your own stiletto heels 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
Why do heel tips matter so much on stilettos?
All the weight goes through a tiny contact point, so tips wear through quickly. It is the first thing buyers look at.
Is replacing tips worth it?
Usually yes. A cobbler does it cheaply and it removes the most obvious objection.
Does heel height affect saleability?
Yes. Very high heels suit a narrower group of buyers, so state the height clearly.
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