Tools and DIY equipment graded Like New are worth about 85% of the same item unused, which across this category is $17 to $573 (about £13 to £425). Used on one job. Any dust worked into the vents, any play in the chuck, and it belongs in Good rather than here.
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 New with Tags Tools and DIY Equipment and one step down is Good Tools and DIY Equipment.
What tools and DIY equipment are worth here
| Grade | Share of top price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | about 100% | $20 to $674 |
| Like New | about 85% | $17 to $573 |
| Good | about 65% | $13 to $438 |
Guide ranges, not quotes, at £1 ≈ $1.35 (August 2026). All five grades.
What buyers verify at this grade
- Angle Grinder — Brand, model, disc diameter and wattage or battery voltage
- Circular Saw — Brand, model, blade diameter and maximum cut depth
- Compressor — Tank capacity in litres and maximum pressure
- Cordless Drill — Brand, battery platform and voltage
- Generator — Continuous and peak output in watts
- Ladder — Closed and extended length, and number of sections
- Power Drill — Brand, model and power in watts
- Pressure Washer — Brand, model, and maximum pressure in bar or PSI
- Sander — Type of sander and pad size or belt dimensions
Listing at the Like New grade
Run the tool up to speed on camera. Bearing noise and chuck runout are audible and visible in ten seconds and invisible in a photograph.
Shots that carry the most weight in tools and DIY equipment:
- Generator — The whole generator from a three-quarter angle
- Jigsaw Tool — The jigsaw from the side, whole
- Ladder — The ladder fully extended, whole, against a wall
- Power Drill — The drill from the side, whole
On a typical $295 listing, a marketplace charging 20% takes $59, one charging 13.6% takes $40 and one charging 10% takes $29. WishThrift charges neither side, so you keep the whole $295. Listing is free.
Browse tools and DIY equipment
See every listing at the Like New 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, Good, Fair, For Parts.
Common questions
Does the chuck run true?
Body clean into the corners, cord without kinks or tape, and a chuck that runs a bit true with no visible wobble.
What is the difference between Like New and Good tools and DIY equipment?
Anything falling short of Like New is graded Good Tools and DIY Equipment.