Which Breville pieces hold their value
- Espresso machines, particularly the models with a built-in grinder, which are expensive new and sell readily
- Machines with a documented descaling history, since limescale is what actually ends them and buyers know it
- Units complete with the portafilter, baskets, tamper and milk jug, which are all model-specific
- Recent models still supported by spares, which matters more on a machine with a pump and a boiler than on a toaster
And what pulls the price down
- Scaled-up boilers and blocked group heads, which is the standard death of any espresso machine in a hard-water area
- Missing portafilters and baskets, which are specific to the machine and expensive to replace individually
- Small countertop appliances such as toasters and sandwich makers, which are cheap new and have very little resale value
- Leaking seals and failing pumps, which are audible and visible and which buyers will want tested
Identifying and dating yours
These are the checks that decide which end of the range a piece sits in, and they are the facts a serious buyer will ask for:
- The model number is on a label underneath — photograph it, since accessories do not cross between models
- Say when the machine was last descaled and how hard your water is, because that is what a buyer is really asking about
- Run the machine and photograph it producing a shot, as a working demonstration is worth more than any description
WishThrift does not authenticate or inspect anything. Condition and origin are described by the seller against five grades — what each one means — so photograph the markings above rather than asserting them.
What Breville items are worth
The most-searched Breville items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:
| Item | Breville range | Any brand |
|---|---|---|
| Espresso Machine | £55–£385 | £50–£350 (~$73–$513) |
| Coffee Machine | £33–£275 | £30–£250 (~$44–$366) |
| Air Fryer | £28–£99 | £25–£90 (~$37–$132) |
| Food Processor | £22–£121 | £20–£110 (~$29–$161) |
| Microwave | £22–£99 | £20–£90 (~$29–$132) |
| Blender | £16–£77 | £15–£70 (~$21–$103) |
| Slow Cooker | £13–£61 | £12–£55 (~$17–$81) |
| Kettle | £9–£50 | £8–£45 (~$12–$67) |
| Toaster | £9–£44 | £8–£40 (~$12–$59) |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.
Every Breville value guide
Selling Breville on WishThrift
Listing is free and there is no commission on either side — the price you agree with the buyer is the amount you keep, whatever the label is worth. Create a free account, or read the selling guides for what to photograph and how to price.
Frequently asked questions
Is used Breville worth buying?
It depends far more on the line than the label. Breville’s resale sits almost entirely in the espresso machines. A sandwich toaster is worth very little; a bean-to-cup machine that has been descaled is worth real money. Each guide below says which Breville lines hold their value for that item and which have almost none, so you are comparing like for like rather than paying for the name alone.
How do I check a piece is genuine Breville?
The model number is on a label underneath — photograph it, since accessories do not cross between models. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything — condition and origin are described by the seller, so ask directly and expect an answer. A seller who has the item will send a photograph of the marking in minutes.
What is used Breville worth?
Across the 9 guides here, from about £9 to £385 (roughly $12 to $513) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.
See also: value guides by brand · all value guides · buying guides · selling guides · condition grades.