Used refrigerator prices by age and condition
What to ask for a refrigerator that cost $1,200 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 | 40% | $660 | $530 | $365 |
| 1 year | 35% | $580 | $465 | $320 |
| 2 years | 31% | $510 | $410 | $280 |
| 3 years | 27% | $450 | $360 | $245 |
| 5 years | 21% | $350 | $280 | $190 |
| 8 years | 14% | $235 | $190 | $130 |
| 10 years | 11% | $185 | $145 | $100 |
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 refrigerator
- Give the outside width, depth and height, and say which way the door opens.
- Defrost, clean and dry it the day before pickup, and leave the door ajar.
- Say what moving it takes: whether there are stairs, and that it should travel upright on a dolly.
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 $360 and stopping at $145, a ten-day plan looks like this:
| Today | Day 4 | Day 7 | Day 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $360 | $288 | $217 | $145 |
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 refrigerator 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 $360 it would sell for here. Put in your own quote and what a replacement costs in sell it or move it?