Sell Your Gaming Headset in Australia

Used gaming headsets in Australia typically sell for A$29 to A$155 (about $20 to $110). Headsets sell on compatibility and on two failure points buyers know to check: the ear cushions and the microphone.

What gaming headsets are worth in Australia

Condition	Typical	What it means
New with Tags	A$153	Unused, tags or seals intact
Like New	A$130	Barely used, no visible wear
Good	A$100	Light signs of use, complete and working
Fair	A$69	Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part
For Parts	A$38	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

Clear microphone with no crackle
Original cables, dongles and adapters

What pulls it down

Flaking or crumbling ear pads
Missing wireless dongles, which are paired and proprietary

Selling a gaming headset 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.

Seasons are inverted relative to the UK and North America: warm-weather items move from September, and winter gear from around May.

Working out what yours is worth

Test both channels and record a microphone sample
Confirm any wireless dongle is present

Getting it ready

Check the ear cushions for flaking or perished foam, which is the usual age-related fault.
Check the headband adjustment and the cable or wireless dongle, and note exactly which platforms it works with.

Photograph

The headset whole, from the side
The microphone and any inline controls
The cable, dongle and connectors, plus any crack, flake or worn padding

Put in the description

Brand, model, and wired or wireless
Which platforms it works with
Whether the dongle, cable and any adapters are included

Brand, model and connection: “SteelSeries Arctis 7 Wireless Gaming Headset, PC and PS5”. Wireless or wired is a hard filter, and platform compatibility is the second. Say if the wireless dongle is included, because without it a wireless headset is often useless.

Lifts before Christmas and at the start of academic terms. Recognised brands sell within a week; unbranded headsets compete heavily on price.

It costs nothing to list

There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$153 a buyer pays is the A$153 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 headsets.

Common questions

Where can I sell a gaming headset 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 microphone work?

Record a test and say so. Microphone failure is common and it is the main reason a gaming headset gets replaced.

Is a missing wireless dongle a problem?

A serious one. Dongles are paired and proprietary, so a wireless headset without one often cannot be used at all.

Can ear pads be replaced?

On most recognised brands, yes, and cheaply. Say whether replacements are available for your model.

More: how to sell a gaming headset, what gaming headsets are worth, or Gaming across Australia.