Sell Your Action Camera in the US

Used action cameras in the US typically sell for $67 to $270. Non-flagship action cameras sell cheaply, so completeness of mounts and accessories often matters more than the camera.

What action cameras are worth in the US

Condition	Typical	What it means
New with Tags	$269	Unused, tags or seals intact
Like New	$229	Barely used, no visible wear
Good	$175	Light signs of use, complete and working
Fair	$121	Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part
For Parts	$67	Not working or incomplete, sold as seen

Guide ranges converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not quotes — sellers set their own price. Grades are seller-declared; WishThrift does not inspect or verify them.

What lifts the price

Recognised brands with app support
Batteries holding rated recording time

What pulls it down

Scratched lens covers
Very cheap unbranded cameras

Selling an action camera in the US

Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.

The US resale market is enormous and highly local — most transactions still happen between people within driving distance of each other, and buyers expect to collect rather than wait for a courier.

Two practical things shape a US sale. Shipping is priced by dimensional weight as well as actual weight, so a light bulky item can cost far more to send than a heavy small one — measure the box before you quote. And meeting in person is common enough that many police departments now run designated safe-exchange areas in their car parks.

Working out what yours is worth

Confirm the app still exists and connects
Lay out every mount and accessory

Getting it ready

Gather every mount, housing, cage and cable and lay them out, because accessories are a large share of the value.
Check the lens or lens cover for scratches, and confirm the waterproof housing seal is intact if one is included.

Photograph

The camera alone, front and back, screens visible
The lens cover close up, angled to show scratches

Put in the description

How many batteries, their honest runtime, and what mounts and housings are included
Lens and screen condition, and whether the waterproof seal is sound

Brand, model and what is included: “GoPro Hero 9 Black with 3 Batteries and Mounts”. The model generation is the search term and the accessory count is what lifts the price. Say how many batteries — it is the first question every time.

Lifts before summer and winter sports seasons, and before Christmas. Current and one-generation-old models sell within days; older generations drop sharply once a new model launches.

It costs nothing to list

There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the $269 a buyer pays is the $269 you keep. You and the buyer settle up and arrange the handover between yourselves; WishThrift does not hold the money or ship the item.

Where in the US

The United States is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United States with their own page for action cameras.

Common questions

Where can I sell an action camera in the US?

List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.

How many batteries are included and do they hold charge?

Give the count and a real runtime figure for each. Action camera batteries degrade quickly and buyers know to ask.

What makes them lose value?

App withdrawal. Once the maker stops supporting the app, most of the camera’s functionality becomes awkward or unusable.

Should I include the housing?

Yes. Waterproof housings are model-specific and are much of why someone buys an action camera.

More: how to sell an action camera, what action cameras are worth, or Cameras & Photography across the United States.