Used e-readers in the UK typically sell for £25 to £90 (about $34 to $120). E-readers sell on screen size, front light and which ecosystem they are tied to, so name the brand and model precisely rather than listing it generically.
What e-readers are worth in the UK
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £90 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £76 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £58 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £40 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £22 | 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
- Front-lit screens with even illumination
- Recent generations still supported by their store
What pulls it down
- Uneven backlight at the edges
- Devices too old to sync with current services
Selling an e-reader in the UK
Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
Royal Mail, Evri and InPost cover the whole country, and InPost lockers mean neither side has to be in for a delivery. Tracked 48 is the usual default for small parcels.
Distance selling rules bind traders, not private sellers, but an item must still be as described and anything sold as working must actually work.
Two practical things shape a UK sale. Bank holidays and the run-up to Christmas slow collections right down, so build a few extra days in. And postage from mainland Britain to Northern Ireland, the Highlands and the islands carries surcharges that catch sellers out — quote for the buyer’s actual postcode rather than a flat rate.
Working out what yours is worth
- Display a blank white page to check backlight evenness
- Confirm it still connects and syncs
Getting it ready
- Identify the exact brand, model and generation, and the storage.
- Charge it and check the screen for scratches, cracks or ghosting that will not clear.
Photograph
- The front with the screen on, showing text
- The settings screen showing model and firmware
- The screen at an angle, showing any scratch or damage
Put in the description
- Brand, model, generation and screen size
- Storage, and which file formats it supports
- Whether it has a front light and whether it is waterproof
Brand, model and features: “Kobo Clara HD E-Reader, 6in, Front Light, 8GB”. Brand matters because each is tied to its own store and format support. Say whether it takes EPUB, which is a genuine differentiator for buyers with existing libraries.
Light and cheap to post but fragile. Pad the screen well or use a rigid box.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the £90 a buyer pays is the £90 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 UK
The United Kingdom is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Kingdom with their own page for e-readers.
Common questions
Where can I sell an e-reader in the UK?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
Any marks on the screen?
Photograph the display lit and at an angle. E-ink screens scratch and can hold ghosting, and buyers check.
Are e-readers worth buying used?
Yes, they are among the better second-hand electronics because they change little between generations and last for years.
Do I need to deregister it?
Yes. A device still tied to your account cannot be used by the buyer and exposes your library.
More: how to sell an e-reader, what e-readers are worth, or Electronics across the United Kingdom.