Good is the grade most second-hand tools and DIY equipment are actually sold at — roughly 65% of top price, or $13 to $438 across the category (about £10 to £325). Used on site and fully working: it runs correctly, the guard works, the cord is sound. A failing switch or dead cells drop it to Fair.
Where the line falls
Tools wear at the cutting edge and in the motor: bits and blades dull, brushes wear down, chucks lose their grip, and cordless batteries die of age whether or not the tool was ever used.
For comparison, one grade up is Like New Tools and DIY Equipment and one step down is Fair Tools and DIY Equipment.
What tools and DIY equipment are worth here
| Grade | Share of top price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Like New | about 85% | $17 to $573 |
| Good | about 65% | $13 to $438 |
| Fair | about 45% | $9 to $303 |
Guide ranges, not quotes, at £1 ≈ $1.35 (August 2026). All five grades.
What to check before you buy
- Angle Grinder — Spin the spindle by hand feeling for play
- Circular Saw — Lay the base plate on a flat surface and check for rock
- Compressor — Run it up to pressure and check it holds with the motor off
- Cordless Drill — Charge each battery fully and test under load
- Generator — Start it from cold and run it under load
- Jigsaw Tool — Fit a blade and check the clamp holds firmly
- Ladder — Stand it up and check it sits firm with no rock
- Power Drill — Tighten a bit and test it under load
- Pressure Washer — Run it and check it holds steady pressure
Listing at the Good grade
Say how the battery holds up in real terms, in holes or cuts per charge. A percentage means nothing and a work figure means everything.
Shots that carry the most weight in tools and DIY equipment:
- Pressure Washer — The machine whole, with hose and lance attached
- Sander — The sander from above, whole
- Socket Set — The full set laid out in its open case, everything visible
- Step Ladder — The step ladder open and standing, whole
On a typical $226 listing, a marketplace charging 20% takes $45, one charging 13.6% takes $31 and one charging 10% takes $23. WishThrift charges neither side, so you keep the whole $226. Listing is free.
Browse tools and DIY equipment
See every listing at the Good grade, or the whole Tools & DIY category at every grade. The grade is the seller’s own; WishThrift does not inspect or verify items.
Other grades in tools and DIY equipment: New with Tags, Like New, Fair, For Parts.
Common questions
How long do the batteries hold a charge?
Paint knocked off the casing, dust in the vents, a scuffed case, and accessories part used but present.
What is the difference between Good and Fair tools and DIY equipment?
Anything falling short of Good is graded Fair Tools and DIY Equipment.