Which Korg pieces hold their value
- Vintage analogue synthesisers such as the MS-20 and Polysix, which are collected and have risen substantially
- The Volca and Minilogue ranges, which are affordable, current and sell quickly
- Instruments complete with their original power supply, which are frequently proprietary and hard to source
- Units with working keys and sliders throughout, since the controls are what wear on synthesisers
And what pulls the price down
- Scratchy or unresponsive sliders and potentiometers, which is dirty contacts and usually cleanable but reads as a fault
- Failed battery-backed memory on older instruments, which loses the stored patches
- Corroded battery compartments on vintage units, which is a known problem on some models and damages the board
- Missing power supplies, which on older instruments are specific voltages and polarities rather than generic
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 is on the front panel and the serial on the rear — quote both, since vintage values are model-specific
- Play every key and move every slider, then say plainly which if any are noisy or unresponsive
- Open the battery compartment on a vintage instrument and photograph it, because leakage there damages the circuit board
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 Korg items are worth
The most-searched Korg items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:
| Item | Korg range | Any brand |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Piano | £144–£720 | £120–£600 (~$192–$959) |
| Keyboard Piano | £60–£360 | £50–£300 (~$80–$480) |
| Audio Interface | £48–£240 | £40–£200 (~$64–$320) |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.
Every Korg value guide
Selling Korg 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 Korg worth buying?
It depends far more on the line than the label. Korg’s resale is split between current workstations and the vintage analogue synths, and the second group behaves like collectable equipment rather than musical instruments. Each guide below says which Korg 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 Korg?
The model is on the front panel and the serial on the rear — quote both, since vintage values are model-specific. 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 Korg worth?
Across the 3 guides here, from about £48 to £720 (roughly $64 to $959) 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.