The short version
- Typical range: £10 – £120
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used sunglasses is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for sunglassess, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £120 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £102 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £78 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £54 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £30 | 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 sunglasses
- Recognised designer and optical brands
- Original case, cloth and papers
- Lenses free of scratches and delamination
- Model and serial markings legible on the arm
What lowers it
- Scratched lenses, which are costly to replace
- Loose hinges and stretched arms
- Missing case and documentation
- Counterfeits, which buyers check markings for
How to work out what yours is worth
- Find the model and serial markings on the inside of the arm
- Hold the lenses to the light at an angle to reveal scratches
- Gather the case, cloth and any paperwork
Once you have those three answers you can place your own sunglasses 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
Do designer sunglasses hold value?
Reasonably, especially classic models that stay in production. Fashion-led shapes fall away faster.
How do buyers check sunglasses are genuine?
By the markings inside the arm, the quality of the hinges, and the case and paperwork. Photograph the arm markings clearly.
Are scratched lenses worth replacing?
Usually not. Replacement lenses often cost more than the difference it makes to the sale price.
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