The short version
- Typical range: £30 – £150
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used suit is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for suits, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £150 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £127 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £97 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £67 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £37 | 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 suit
- Canvassed rather than fused construction
- Recognised cloth mills named on the label
- Generous inlay allowing future alteration
- Matching trousers with unworn seat and hems
What lowers it
- Fused construction that has bubbled at the lapel
- Shine on the seat and elbows from wear
- Moth damage, common on stored wool
- Very dated cuts and lapel widths
How to work out what yours is worth
- Pinch the lapel to feel whether there is a floating canvas layer
- Hold it to the light to check for moth holes
- Measure the chest, shoulder and inseam rather than trusting the label
Once you have those three answers you can place your own suit 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 suits worth much?
Well-made canvassed suits from good cloth sell reasonably. Fused high-street suits sell for very little, whatever they cost new.
What is the difference between canvassed and fused?
A canvassed suit has a floating layer that moulds to the wearer; a fused one is glued and can bubble with age. Pinch the lapel to tell them apart.
Does moth damage make a suit unsellable?
Small holes lower the price but do not prevent a sale if disclosed. Check carefully, since buyers will.
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