The short version
- Typical range: £25 – £120
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Clothing
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used winter coat is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for winter coats, 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 winter coat
- Down and technical fills from recognised outdoor makers
- Working zips, storm flaps and drawcords
- Fur or faux-fur trims still attached and intact
- Listing in autumn, when demand peaks
What lowers it
- Down that has clumped or migrated out of the baffles
- Broken main zips, which are expensive to replace
- Stained cuffs and collars
- Listing in late spring, when demand falls away
How to work out what yours is worth
- Work the main zip and every pocket zip
- Hold the coat up and check the fill is evenly distributed
- Check cuffs and collar in daylight for marks
Once you have those three answers you can place your own winter coat 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
When is the best time to sell a winter coat?
Early autumn, comfortably. Demand and prices both peak as the weather turns, and fall away sharply after winter ends.
Does a broken zip make a coat unsellable?
No, but it lowers the price meaningfully because replacing a main zip is a real cost. Disclose it clearly.
How do I check whether down has degraded?
Hold it up to the light and look for thin or empty baffles. Clumped fill that will not redistribute means the coat has lost its warmth.
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