Used microwave or small appliance prices by age and condition
What to ask for a microwave or small appliance that cost $100 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 | 32% | $45 | $35 | $25 |
| 1 year | 26% | $35 | $30 | $19 |
| 2 years | 20% | $30 | $25 | $15 |
| 3 years | 16% | $25 | $18 | $12 |
| 5 years | 10% | $14 | $12 | $8 |
| 8 years | 5% | $7 | $6 | $4 |
| 10 years | 4% | $6 | $4 | $3 |
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 microwave or small appliance
- Bundle them. A box of kitchen things at one price goes faster than five separate listings.
- Show it plugged in and working, and include the manual and any attachments.
- Check small appliances against the recall list at cpsc.gov/recalls. A recalled product cannot be sold.
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 $18 and stopping at $5, a ten-day plan looks like this:
| Today | Day 4 | Day 7 | Day 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $18 | $14 | $9 | $5 |
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 microwave or small appliance takes about 4 cubic feet on a mover’s inventory and weighs about 28 lb. On a long-distance move charged by weight, that is about $22 at an example rate of $0.80 a pound, against the $18 it would sell for here. Put in your own quote and what a replacement costs in sell it or move it?