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 swimwear is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for swimwears, 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 swimwear
- Hygiene liners intact on bottoms
- Elastic still firm with no sagging
- Recognised swim and resort brands
- Unfaded fabric with no chlorine damage
What lowers it
- Missing hygiene liners
- Chlorine damage showing as thinning and fading
- Stretched, slack elastic
- Pilling on the seat from pool surfaces
How to work out what yours is worth
- Confirm the hygiene liner is present and say so
- Stretch the elastic and check it recovers
- Hold the fabric to the light for thinning
Once you have those three answers you can place your own swimwear 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
Can you sell used swimwear?
Yes, provided the hygiene liner is intact and it is clean. State both explicitly, because buyers will ask.
What is chlorine damage?
Fabric thinning and fading from pool use. It shows as a slightly transparent, rough texture and cannot be reversed.
Do buyers mind used swimwear?
Some do, which is why the hygiene liner and a clear cleaning statement matter more here than in any other clothing category.
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