The short version
- Typical range: £30 – £150
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Sports & Outdoors
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used wetsuit is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for wetsuits, 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 wetsuit
- Supple neoprene with no stiffness
- Intact glued and blind-stitched seams
- Working zips with no corrosion
- Recognised surf and dive brands
What lowers it
- Stiff, perished neoprene from age or sun
- Split seams, especially under the arms
- Corroded or seized zips
- Persistent odour from poor rinsing
How to work out what yours is worth
- Stretch the neoprene and check it returns
- Turn it inside out and inspect every seam
- Work the zip fully
Once you have those three answers you can place your own wetsuit 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
How long does a wetsuit last?
Neoprene degrades with age and sun whether used or not. A stiff suit has lost its insulation and flexibility regardless of how it looks.
Where do wetsuits split?
Under the arms and at the crotch, where the stretch is greatest. Turn it inside out to check properly.
Can odour be removed?
A proper wetsuit wash helps, but deep-set odour from years of poor rinsing is difficult to shift entirely.
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