Old gadgets are some of the most valuable things gathering dust in your home – and learning to sell electronics online free means none of that value leaks away in fees. A drawer of old phones, a laptop you upgraded from, a console the kids outgrew: each can be worth real money to the right buyer. This guide covers where to sell electronics with no commission, what sells best, how to price, and how to do it safely.
Where to sell electronics online for free
“Free” should mean no listing fee and no commission – not just free to post. Many platforms let you list for nothing, then take 10-20% when the item sells, which on a $400 laptop is $40-80 gone. Compare your real take-home:
| Platform | Cost to sell | You keep on a $300 sale |
|---|---|---|
| WishThrift | No fee, no commission | $300 |
| eBay | ~13% final value + extras | ~$261 |
| Swappa | Buyer-side fee model | ~$290 |
| Facebook Marketplace | Free for local pickup | $300 |
| Mercari | ~10% + payment fee | ~$261 |
Fees are indicative for 2026 and change – check current terms before listing.
WishThrift is genuinely free on both sides: no listing fee, no commission, and you keep 100%. Selling on WishThrift takes minutes and reaches buyers worldwide.
What electronics sell best second-hand?
| Item | Why it sells | Typical resale |
|---|---|---|
| Smartphones | Constant upgrade cycle | 30-60% of retail |
| Laptops | Huge refurb market | 30-55% |
| Tablets | Steady demand for reading/media | 30-50% |
| Gaming consoles | Current and retro both sell | 40-70% |
| Graphics cards | Strong DIY/PC demand | 40-70% |
| Cameras & lenses | Film revival + pro gear | 40-70% |
| Smartwatches | Frequent upgrades | 30-50% |
| Headphones & earbuds | Brand demand (with hygiene caveats) | 30-50% |
The best returns come from recent, working, complete items – original box, charger and cables all add value and trust.
How to wipe and prepare electronics safely
Before any device leaves your hands, protect your data:
- Back up everything you want to keep.
- Sign out of all accounts – iCloud, Google, Microsoft, app stores – so the device is not locked to you.
- Remove SIM cards and any microSD or storage cards.
- Factory reset the device; for laptops, deauthorise licensed software and wipe the drive.
- Test that it powers on cleanly to the setup screen before you photograph it.
How to price used electronics
Search sold listings for your exact model and storage size, then price to the current market – not to what you paid. Battery health, cosmetic condition, included accessories and whether a phone is carrier-unlocked all move the price. Listing slightly below the cheapest comparable item in similar condition is the fastest way to sell. The same pricing logic applies across categories – see our wider guide to the best things to resell for profit.
Got gadgets gathering dust? List them free, keep 100%, and turn them into cash.
Shipping vs local pickup
For phones, tablets and smaller items, tracked and insured shipping is simplest and widens your buyer pool. For large or fragile items – desktop PCs, big monitors – local pickup avoids damage and shipping cost. For any in-person sale, meet in a busy public place and accept payment before handover. If you are selling beyond electronics, our guides on selling furniture online free and thrift flipping for profit cover the same safe-selling habits.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I sell electronics online for free?
WishThrift lets you list electronics with no listing fee and no commission, so you keep 100% of every sale. Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist are also free for local sales. Free platforms matter most on electronics because the items are valuable and a percentage-based commission elsewhere would take a meaningful cut.
What electronics sell best second-hand?
Phones, tablets, laptops, gaming consoles, graphics cards, cameras and lenses, smartwatches and quality headphones sell fastest because demand is constant and buyers search by exact model. Recent, working and complete items with the original box and charger command the highest prices.
How do I safely sell a used phone or laptop?
Back up your data, sign out of all accounts (iCloud, Google, Microsoft), remove any SIM or storage cards, then perform a full factory reset before handover. For laptops, deauthorise software and wipe the drive. Meet in a safe public place for local sales, or use tracked, insured shipping for higher-value items.
How should I price used electronics?
Check sold listings for your exact model and storage size, then price against the current market rather than what you originally paid. Condition, battery health, included accessories and whether it is unlocked all affect value. Pricing slightly below the cheapest comparable listing in similar condition sells fastest.
Item-by-item guides
Detailed guides for specific items, each covering what it is worth, the photographs that sell it, what to put in the title and the questions buyers will send you:
- How to sell airpods — £40 to £150
- How to sell android phone — £50 to £400
- How to sell apple watch — £70 to £300
- How to sell bluetooth speaker — £20 to £110
- How to sell chromebook — £60 to £250
- How to sell computer keyboard — £10 to £60
- How to sell computer mouse — £8 to £45
- How to sell dash cam — £20 to £90
- How to sell desktop pc — £100 to £500
- How to sell e-reader — £25 to £90
- How to sell external hard drive — £15 to £60
- How to sell fitness tracker — £15 to £90
- How to sell gaming laptop — £250 to £900
- How to sell graphics card — £80 to £500
- How to sell headphones — £25 to £180
- How to sell hi-fi system — £50 to £350
- How to sell kindle — £25 to £90
- How to sell laptop — £120 to £700
- How to sell macbook — £200 to £900
- How to sell microphone — £25 to £150
- How to sell mobile phone — £40 to £350
- How to sell monitor — £40 to £220
- How to sell power bank — £8 to £35
- How to sell printer — £25 to £100
- How to sell projector — £50 to £300
- How to sell router — £10 to £45
- How to sell ssd — £20 to £90
- How to sell samsung galaxy — £60 to £450
- How to sell sat nav — £15 to £70
- How to sell scanner — £20 to £85
- How to sell smart speaker — £20 to £90
- How to sell smart tv — £90 to £450
- How to sell smartwatch — £40 to £250
- How to sell soundbar — £40 to £200
- How to sell tv — £60 to £400
- How to sell tablet — £60 to £350
- How to sell webcam — £10 to £55
- How to sell wireless earbuds — £20 to £120
- How to sell ipad — £90 to £450
- How to sell iphone — £80 to £600
Maya Chen is Senior Editor at WishThrift, where she writes about the global secondhand market, sustainable shopping, and the resale economy. Her work focuses on practical buyer guides — designer authentication, online thrift tactics, used-book hunting, and what to look for on every listing before you pay. She edits the WishThrift seller knowledge base and reviews every guide published on the site.