Used gaming chairs in Australia typically sell for A$77 to A$305 (about $54 to $215). Gaming chairs are bulky, cheap new and heavily discounted, so a used one sells on condition of the upholstery and the gas lift — and on being honest that it is a collection-only item.
What gaming chairs are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$307 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$261 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$199 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$138 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$77 | 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
- Intact upholstery with no peeling
- All original arms, casters and cushions
What pulls it down
- Sinking gas lifts
- Missing lumbar and neck cushions
Selling a gaming chair in Australia
Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Australia’s second-hand market is strongly local and strongly seasonal, with most activity concentrated in the eastern capitals and buyers who expect to collect.
WishThrift has not opened Australia for trading yet, so this page is a guide rather than a live marketplace — the category becomes browsable here the moment the first Australian sellers list.
Australia is a pre-launch market, so it is worth saying what a seller here should expect when it does open. Distance dominates everything: interstate parcels cost several times a metro delivery, and bulky items effectively only sell within a city. Most trade concentrates in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and buyers in those cities expect to collect rather than wait. Seasons run opposite to the northern hemisphere, so listings that follow UK or US timing arrive exactly half a year out of step — warm weather items want September, not March, and winter gear moves from around May.
Working out what yours is worth
- Sit in it and time whether the height holds
- Confirm both cushions are present
Getting it ready
- Check the upholstery seams and the front edge of the seat, where PU leather cracks and flakes first.
- Test the recline lock, the armrest adjustments and all five castors.
Photograph
- The whole chair from a three-quarter angle
- The gas lift, base and castors
- The armrests and recline mechanism, plus any flaking, tear or crack
Put in the description
- Brand, model, and upholstery material
- Maximum user weight and recommended height range, if stated
- Armrest adjustability and recline range
Brand, model and features: “Secretlab Titan Gaming Chair, Fabric, 4D Armrests”. Fabric versus PU leather is a real distinction because PU flakes with age and buyers have learned to prefer fabric. Say whether it reclines fully and whether it dismantles for transport.
Lifts before Christmas and in September. Fabric chairs from known brands sell within a fortnight; flaking PU chairs are slow at any price and often better recycled.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$307 a buyer pays is the A$307 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 Australia
Australia is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Australia with their own page for gaming chairs.
- Selling a gaming chair in Sydney
- Selling a gaming chair in Melbourne
- Selling a gaming chair in Brisbane
- Selling a gaming chair in Perth
- Selling a gaming chair in Adelaide
- Selling a gaming chair in Gold Coast
- Selling a gaming chair in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a gaming chair in Australia?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Bank transfer via PayID is instant and is what most private buyers will offer. Cash on collection remains common for larger items.
Does the gas lift hold?
Sit on it, raise it and wait. A sinking chair is the classic failure, and the cylinder is replaceable cheaply — but the buyer must be told.
Why does faux leather peel?
The coating breaks down with body heat and use. It is the most common failure and cannot be repaired convincingly.
Can a sinking gas lift be fixed?
Yes, gas lifts are inexpensive replaceable parts. Mention it honestly and price accordingly.
More: how to sell a gaming chair, what gaming chairs are worth, or Gaming across Australia.