The short version
- Typical range: £12 – £50
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Shoes & Footwear
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used wellington boots is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for wellington bootss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £50 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £42 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £32 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £22 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £12 | 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 wellington boots
- Natural rubber over PVC construction
- No cracking at the ankle flex point
- Recognised brands with a following
- Neoprene linings still intact
What lowers it
- Perishing and cracks at the ankle crease
- Split soles and separated heels
- Compressed or torn linings
- PVC boots, which crack sooner and sell for less
How to work out what yours is worth
- Flex the ankle firmly and look for cracks
- Fill with water briefly to check for leaks
- Photograph the soles and the ankle crease
Once you have those three answers you can place your own wellington boots 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
How do I check wellingtons for leaks?
Flex the ankle hard and look for cracks at the crease, then fill briefly with water. That is where they almost always fail first.
Is natural rubber better than PVC?
Considerably. Natural rubber stays flexible far longer, while PVC hardens and cracks, which is why it sells for less.
Can cracked wellingtons be repaired?
Patches rarely hold at a flex point. Once cracked at the ankle they are effectively finished.
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