What a fair price looks like
Condition on WishThrift is described by the seller against five grades, and nobody inspects it on your behalf — so the description and the photographs are what you are buying on.
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £110 (~$147) | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £94 (~$125) | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £72 (~$95) | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £50 (~$66) | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £28 (~$37) | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price; these are a starting point for judging an offer. All five grades explained.
The checklist before you pay
Large appliances that need collection and a van, and small ones that have simply been descaled badly or not at all. On cookware, the state of the coating.
Run through these before money changes hands — they are the things that decide whether a food processor is worth what is being asked:
- Missing blades and discs
- Cracked bowls and lids, which are model-specific
- Failed safety interlocks, which stop the machine running
- Discontinued models with no spares
And the things worth paying more for, because they hold their value:
- Complete attachment sets with all blades and discs
- Recognised brands with parts available
- Undamaged bowls with no cracks
- Working safety interlocks
Common faults and fakes
Counterfeit premium cookware exists and is usually detectable on weight and base markings, which genuine pieces cast in rather than print.
Ask for the model number and the age, and for large appliances ask whether it can be wheeled out and whether there are stairs. Ask for a photograph of the interior.
WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything, and no marketplace check replaces your own. If a seller will not answer a direct question about condition or origin, that is the answer.
Questions to ask the seller
These are the three that get asked most often about a food processor, and the answers tell you most of what you need:
Name each one and photograph them together. Replacement discs and blades are expensive relative to a used machine, so completeness is most of the price.
Hold it to the light and check around the spindle and the handle. Hairline cracks spread under load, and a leaking bowl makes the machine unusable.
Run it empty and then with something in it, and say what you hear. A bearing whine is a real fault and buyers will hear it in the first ten seconds.
Also worth establishing before you commit:
- Lay out every blade, disc and attachment
- Check the bowl and lid for hairline cracks
- Run it to confirm the interlock engages
Photographs to ask for
If the listing does not already show these, ask — a seller who has the item will send them in minutes:
- The machine assembled on a clean surface
- Every attachment laid out beside it, so the buyer can count them
- The bowl held to the light, showing whether it is clear or crazed
- The base plate with the model number, plus any crack, chip or worn blade
Details to confirm before you commit
- Make, model number and bowl capacity
- Every attachment included, named individually
- Whether the bowl and lid are crack free, and whether parts are dishwasher safe
- Motor condition, and confirmation you have run it
Live food processor listings
Nothing matching is listed at the moment. Browse kitchen & appliances for what is live now, or everything on the site — stock changes daily and new listings are free to post, so it is worth checking back.
When to buy
Lifts before Christmas and in January. Known brands with a full attachment set sell within a week; unbranded machines with missing parts can sit for a long time.
Prices move against that cycle for a buyer: the cheapest time to buy is when sellers are listing most, not when demand peaks.
Paying and collecting safely
WishThrift does not process payments, hold funds or offer buyer protection — you agree the price and the method with the seller directly, which is what keeps the platform free on both sides. Meet somewhere public where you can, inspect before you pay, and keep the conversation on the site so there is a record of what was agreed. Be wary of any seller who wants to move the conversation elsewhere before you have agreed anything.
Selling one instead?
If you already have a food processor sitting unused, it is free to list and there is no commission — the price you agree is the amount you keep. Read how to sell food processor for what to photograph and how to price, or what food processor is worth at each condition grade.
Frequently asked questions
What should I pay for a used food processor?
Around £13 to £72 in good condition, more for barely-used examples and less for anything with a described fault. Compare against the seller’s photographs rather than the grade alone.
How do I check a food processor before buying?
Ask for the model number and the age, and for large appliances ask whether it can be wheeled out and whether there are stairs. Ask for a photograph of the interior.
Is buying a food processor second hand safe?
Yes, with the ordinary care any private sale needs. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or hold funds, so inspect before you pay where you can, meet somewhere public, and keep the conversation on the site. Large appliances that need collection and a van, and small ones that have simply been descaled badly or not at all. On cookware, the state of the coating.
See also: all buying guides · food processor value guide · selling food processor · Kitchen & Appliances · condition grades.