Which Bang and Olufsen pieces hold their value
- Beogram turntables, particularly the tangential-arm models, which are collected as industrial design objects rather than merely used
- Beolab active speakers in matched pairs, which sell far better together than the same two units split up
- Anything in unmarked anodised aluminium, because the finish cannot be restored once it is scratched through
- Original remotes and Beo4 or BeoRemote handsets, which are scarce and hold real money on their own
And what pulls the price down
- Perished drive belts and dried grease in Beogram decks, which stops the platter and is the standard fault on stored units
- Proprietary connectors with no adapter, which limit what a buyer can actually plug the unit into
- Scratched or corroded aluminium, which on this brand is a value fault rather than a cosmetic one
- Missing original remotes, since the units are often difficult to operate fully without them
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 type and serial number are on a plate on the underside or rear panel, and the three-digit type number is what collectors search by
- Photograph the aluminium under raking light so scratches are honestly visible — this brand’s buyers inspect finish closely
- State clearly which cables, remote and original packaging are included, because completeness moves the price more than on most brands
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 Bang and Olufsen items are worth
The most-searched Bang and Olufsen items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:
| Item | Bang and Olufsen range | Any brand |
|---|---|---|
| Turntable | £80–£480 | £50–£300 (~$107–$639) |
| Record Player | £64–£352 | £40–£220 (~$85–$469) |
| Headphones | £40–£288 | £25–£180 (~$53–$384) |
| Wireless Earbuds | £32–£192 | £20–£120 (~$43–$256) |
| Hi-Fi System | £80–£560 | £50–£350 (~$107–$746) |
| Soundbar | £64–£320 | £40–£200 (~$85–$426) |
| Bluetooth Speaker | £32–£176 | £20–£110 (~$43–$234) |
| Smart Speaker | £32–£144 | £20–£90 (~$43–$192) |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.
Every Bang and Olufsen value guide
Selling Bang and Olufsen 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 Bang and Olufsen worth buying?
It depends far more on the line than the label. Bang and Olufsen resale is driven by design collectors as much as by listeners, so cosmetic condition on the aluminium carries unusual weight here. Each guide below says which Bang and Olufsen 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 Bang and Olufsen?
The type and serial number are on a plate on the underside or rear panel, and the three-digit type number is what collectors search by. 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 Bang and Olufsen worth?
Across the 8 guides here, from about £32 to £560 (roughly $43 to $746) 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.