Used mattress prices by age and condition
What to ask for a mattress that cost $800 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 | 20% | $220 | $175 | $120 |
| 1 year | 15% | $165 | $130 | $90 |
| 2 years | 11% | $125 | $100 | $70 |
| 3 years | 8% | $95 | $75 | $50 |
| 5 years | 5% | $50 | $40 | $30 |
| 8 years | 2% | $20 | $18 | $12 |
| 10 years | 2% | $18 | $14 | $10 |
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 mattress
- Give the size, the age and the brand, and say if it was always under a protector.
- Photograph both sides without sheets, in daylight. Buyers of a used mattress need to see all of it.
- Price it low, or offer it free with the bed frame. Some states have rules for reselling used mattresses, so check yours before listing.
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 $75 and stopping at $30, a ten-day plan looks like this:
| Today | Day 4 | Day 7 | Day 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $75 | $60 | $45 | $30 |
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 mattress takes about 25 cubic feet on a mover’s inventory and weighs about 175 lb. On a long-distance move charged by weight, that is about $140 at an example rate of $0.80 a pound, against the $75 it would sell for here. Put in your own quote and what a replacement costs in sell it or move it?