Used electronic drum kits in the US typically sell for $200 to $940. Electronic kits are valued on the module and the pad types, and mesh heads sell well above rubber ones.
What electronic drum kits are worth in the US
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | $942 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | $801 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | $612 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | $424 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | $236 | 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
- Mesh heads rather than rubber pads
- All cables, loom and rack clamps present
What pulls it down
- Torn mesh heads
- Discontinued modules with no support
Selling an electronic drum kit 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.
USPS, UPS and FedEx all cover the country. USPS Ground Advantage is normally cheapest for anything under a few pounds in weight; above that the gap narrows quickly.
Working out what yours is worth
- Play every pad and check for consistent triggering
- Confirm the loom, clamps and power supply are present
Getting it ready
- Identify which pads are mesh and which are rubber, and test every pad and cymbal trigger.
- Check the rack, all clamps, the kick pedal arrangement and whether the loom cable is intact.
Photograph
- The module close up, screen on
- The pads, showing mesh or rubber surfaces
Put in the description
- Number of cymbal pads and whether they are choke-capable
- Rack condition, loom cable, and whether pedals and throne are included
Brand, module and pads: “Roland TD-17 Electronic Drum Kit, Mesh Heads, Module Included”. The module model is the primary search. Mesh versus rubber pads is the second filter and materially affects feel and price.
Lifts in September and before Christmas. Kits with recent modules and mesh heads sell within days.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the $942 a buyer pays is the $942 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 electronic drum kits.
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Common questions
Where can I sell an electronic drum kit 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.
Do all the pads trigger?
Test every pad and rim on the module and say which you verified. Dead triggers are the standard fault.
What is double triggering?
A pad registering two hits from one strike, usually a worn sensor. It is the most common fault and buyers test for it.
Is the loom important?
Yes. Looms are module-specific multi-way cables and expensive to replace, so a kit without one is a difficult sell.
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