Used microwaves in Exeter typically sell for £20 to £90 (about $27 to $120). Microwaves are cheap new, so second-hand values are low and the practical question is whether yours is worth the effort of listing.
Selling a microwave in Exeter
Exeter has a cathedral with the longest uninterrupted medieval vaulted ceiling anywhere, a university that dominates the north of the city and a quayside on the Exe that is the centre of local outdoor life. It is the regional capital for the south-west peninsula.
The quayside and the cathedral green are the landmarks everyone uses. The city is built on a hill above the river, so ask about steps for anything heavy; the centre itself has extensive pedestrian zones.
On outdoor and water gear, ask its age and how it was stored. Anything load-bearing has a service life regardless of how it looks, and honest sellers here will tell you without being asked.
Exeter, in England, has around 130,000 people, which means a small local market, which makes the nearby towns part of your audience rather than an afterthought. London, Birmingham and Leeds are close enough that a buyer there may well make the trip for the right thing.
Handing it over in Exeter
The UK has the deepest second-hand habit of any of our markets — charity shops, car boot sales and online resale have been mainstream here for decades, so buyers arrive already comfortable with used goods and already know roughly what things are worth.
Sell your Microwave in Exeter
Listing is free and there is no commission and no buyer fee, so the price you agree is the price you keep. Most listings take about a minute to put up.
What microwaves are worth
What lifts the price
- Combination models with grill or convection
- Working turntable, roller ring and plate
What pulls it down
- Damaged or missing waveguide cover, which is a safety issue
- Missing turntable plate, which is size-specific
Working out what yours is worth
- Heat a cup of water and time it to confirm output
- Check the waveguide cover on the cavity wall is intact
Getting it ready
- Clean the interior thoroughly, including the roof and the waveguide cover, and wash the turntable and roller ring.
- Heat a mug of water for a minute to confirm it works, and note the wattage and model from the rear plate.
Photograph
- The interior with the door open, showing the roof and the turntable in place
- The rating plate showing make, model and wattage, plus any dent, rust spot or scratched panel
Put in the description
- Type — solo, grill, convection or combination
- 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.
Listing is free and there is no selling fee, so the whole amount the buyer pays stays with you. You and the buyer agree the handover between yourselves.
Same region (England)
Common questions
Where can I sell a microwave in Exeter?
List it free here and arrange the handover with the buyer yourself. The quayside and the cathedral green are the landmarks everyone uses. The city is built on a hill above the river, so ask about steps for anything heavy; the centre itself has extensive pedestrian zones.
What wattage is it?
Read the rear plate rather than guessing. It is the number people search on and the one that decides whether their usual cooking times will work.
How much is a microwave worth in Exeter?
Most used microwaves change hands for £20 to £90 (about $27 to $120). Condition and completeness move that figure more than anything else.
More: selling a microwave across the United Kingdom, what microwaves are worth, everything second hand in Exeter, or Kitchen & Appliances in Exeter.
Guide range converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not a quote — sellers set their own price.