What used things are worth
Most furniture resells for well under half of what it cost new, and how fast it loses value depends on what it is. Pick a kind of item for its price by age and condition, and how to sell it before you move.
- Sofa (3-seat)$900 new → about $220 at three years22%
- Sectional sofa$1,800 new → about $440 at three years22%
- Armchair$400 new → about $105 at three years24%
- Bed frame (queen)$500 new → about $135 at three years25%
- Mattress$800 new → about $75 at three years8%
- Dresser$450 new → about $145 at three years29%
- Dining table$700 new → about $225 at three years29%
- Dining chair$100 new → about $25 at three years25%
- Desk$350 new → about $105 at three years27%
- Office chair$300 new → about $75 at three years22%
- Bookcase or shelving$150 new → about $35 at three years22%
- TV$500 new → about $115 at three years20%
- Refrigerator$1,200 new → about $360 at three years27%
- Washer or dryer$800 new → about $240 at three years27%
- Microwave or small appliance$100 new → about $18 at three years16%
- Bike$600 new → about $210 at three years32%
- Exercise equipment$700 new → about $190 at three years25%
- Lamp or decor$80 new → about $19 at three years22%
- Crib or baby gear$300 new → about $75 at three years22%
- Books or media$200 new → about $19 at three years9%
The percentage is the share of the new price a mid-range one keeps after three years in good condition. Rules of thumb, not appraisals; the new prices are examples. Price yours with your own numbers →