Used bed frame prices by age and condition
What to ask for a bed frame that cost $500 new. For a different new price, use the percentage: it is the share of the new price a mid-range one keeps in good condition.
| Age | Share of new price | Like new | Good | Fair |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under a year | 36% | $250 | $200 | $135 |
| 1 year | 32% | $220 | $175 | $120 |
| 2 years | 28% | $190 | $155 | $105 |
| 3 years | 25% | $170 | $135 | $95 |
| 5 years | 19% | $130 | $105 | $70 |
| 8 years | 13% | $90 | $70 | $50 |
| 10 years | 10% | $70 | $55 | $40 |
These are rules of thumb, not an appraisal. A well-known brand or solid build adds about 15%; budget or flat-pack takes off about 20%. More in how to price used furniture.
How to sell a bed frame
- Put the size in the title (twin, full, queen or king) and say whether slats or a box spring are included.
- Take it apart before pickup, and tape the bolts and the hex key to the headboard in a bag.
- Say whether the mattress comes with it. Many buyers want the frame only, so price them separately.
If it has to go by moving day
A price that drops on a schedule gets buyers to claim early instead of haggling. Starting at $135 and stopping at $55, a ten-day plan looks like this:
| Today | Day 4 | Day 7 | Day 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $135 | $108 | $82 | $55 |
Set your own dates in the price-drop planner, or let PieceOut do it: every listing drops each morning until you move.
Sell it or move it?
A typical bed frame takes about 45 cubic feet on a mover’s inventory and weighs about 315 lb. On a long-distance move charged by weight, that is about $252 at an example rate of $0.80 a pound, against the $135 it would sell for here. Put in your own quote and what a replacement costs in sell it or move it?