The short version
- Typical range: £20 – £110
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Home & Garden
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used hedge trimmer is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for hedge trimmers, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £110 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £93 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £71 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £49 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £27 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a hedge trimmer
- Sharp, undamaged blades running smoothly
- Cordless models on current battery platforms
- Recognised brands with spares available
- Blade covers and guards included
What lowers it
- Chipped or bent blades
- Degraded batteries on cordless models
- Seized gearboxes from lack of lubrication
- Missing blade covers, a safety concern
How to work out what yours is worth
- Run it briefly and listen to the gearbox
- Inspect the blades along their length for chips
- Confirm the blade cover is present
Once you have those three answers you can place your own hedge trimmer on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I check on a used hedge trimmer?
Blade condition and, on cordless models, the battery. Chipped blades cut poorly and are expensive to replace.
Are cordless trimmers worth more?
If the battery is healthy and the platform is current, yes. On a discontinued platform they are worth much less.
Is a missing blade cover a problem?
It is a genuine safety issue for transport and storage, and replacements are model-specific.
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