Breville Microwaves Resale Value

Breville microwaves: price by condition

Seller-declared grades, sterling with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). What each grade means.

What holds its value across Breville

• 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

What pulls Breville resale value 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

1. The model number is on a label underneath — photograph it, since accessories do not cross between models
2. Say when the machine was last descaled and how hard your water is, because that is what a buyer is really asking about
3. Run the machine and photograph it producing a shot, as a working demonstration is worth more than any description

What lifts any microwave, whatever the label

Microwaves are cheap new, so second-hand values are low and the practical question is whether yours is worth the effort of listing.

• Combination models with grill or convection
• Clean interior with undamaged waveguide cover
• Working turntable, roller ring and plate
• Larger capacities and higher wattage

And what pulls one down

• Damaged or missing waveguide cover, which is a safety issue
• Rusted interior cavity
• Missing turntable plate, which is size-specific
• Sticky or failing door catches

Working out what yours is worth

1. Heat a cup of water and time it to confirm output
2. Check the waveguide cover on the cavity wall is intact
3. Confirm the turntable plate and roller ring are present

What to state in the listing

• Wattage, internal capacity in litres and external dimensions
• Type — solo, grill, convection or combination
• Whether the turntable, roller ring and any accessories are included
• That it has been tested, and the state of the door, seal and interior

Wattage and type: “800W Solo Microwave, 20L, Silver” or “Combination Microwave Oven and Grill, 900W”. Wattage is the search term and combination models are a separate market. Include the external dimensions, because most buyers are fitting it into a specific gap.

Preparing and photographing it

1. Clean the interior thoroughly, including the roof and the waveguide cover, and wash the turntable and roller ring.
2. Check the door closes squarely and the seal and latch are undamaged, since that is the safety-critical part.
3. Heat a mug of water for a minute to confirm it works, and note the wattage and model from the rear plate.

1. The unit front on, door closed, clean
2. The interior with the door open, showing the roof and the turntable in place
3. The door seal and latch close up
4. The rating plate showing make, model and wattage, plus any dent, rust spot or scratched panel

When it sells best, and handing it over

Steady, with lifts in September when students move and around house moves. Clean, tested units sell within days because they are usually the cheapest working option a buyer can find.

Postable but bulky and easily damaged, so a well-padded box and a taped door are essential. Local collection is usually the sensible route at this price point.

What buyers ask

What actually kills an espresso machine?

Limescale, in almost every case. Regular descaling is the difference between a machine that lasts a decade and one that blocks in three years, so state your history.

Should I include the tamper and milk jug?

Yes. They are inexpensive individually but a complete machine sells faster and for more than a bare one, and buyers dislike having to source odd parts.

How much is a Breville microwave worth?

Roughly £22 to £99 depending on condition, against £20 to £90 for microwaves generally. The identification points above are what move a listing to the top of that range.

What the fees would take elsewhere

At the mid-range £60 for a Breville microwave, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:

Seller-side rates verified 26 Jul 2026, percentages only — the per-order and processing charges those platforms add are excluded, so the real gap is wider.

Listing is free and there is no commission — read how to sell a microwave for the title, handover and timing, or the general microwave value guide if yours is not a Breville.

See also: all Breville value guides · value guides by brand · buying a microwave · Kitchen & Appliances · condition grades.