Used microwaves in Burnaby typically sell for C$38 to C$170 (about $27 to $120). Microwaves are cheap new, so second-hand values are low and the practical question is whether yours is worth the effort of listing.
Selling a microwave in Burnaby
Burnaby sits directly east of the largest city in the province and contains a major university on a mountain, one of the largest shopping centres in the country and a great deal of film production. It is dense, diverse and connected by rapid transit rather than suburban in any traditional sense.
The rapid transit line runs through the city and the stations are the natural meeting points for anything portable. Tower housing is common, so confirm lift access and loading-bay booking before agreeing to collect furniture.
In tower housing, confirm lift access and whether the building requires a loading bay to be booked. Many buildings here do, and turning up without one wastes an afternoon for both of you.
Burnaby, in British Columbia, has around 250,000 people, which means a smaller local market, so price sensibly and expect the right buyer to be willing to travel a little. Vancouver, Surrey and Richmond are close enough that a buyer there may well make the trip for the right thing.
Handing it over in Burnaby
Shipping cost is the single commonest reason a Canadian listing stalls. Decide collection versus courier before you price it, and say which you are offering.
Sell your Microwave in Burnaby
Listing is free and there is no commission and no buyer fee, so the price you agree is the price you keep. Most listings take about a minute to put up.
What microwaves are worth
What lifts the price
- Combination models with grill or convection
- Larger capacities and higher wattage
What pulls it down
- Damaged or missing waveguide cover, which is a safety issue
- Sticky or failing door catches
Working out what yours is worth
- Check the waveguide cover on the cavity wall is intact
- Confirm the turntable plate and roller ring are present
Getting it ready
- Clean the interior thoroughly, including the roof and the waveguide cover, and wash the turntable and roller ring.
- Heat a mug of water for a minute to confirm it works, and note the wattage and model from the rear plate.
Photograph
- The interior with the door open, showing the roof and the turntable in place
- The rating plate showing make, model and wattage, plus any dent, rust spot or scratched panel
Put in the description
- Type — solo, grill, convection or combination
- That it has been tested, and the state of the door, seal and interior
Postable but bulky and easily damaged, so a well-padded box and a taped door are essential. Local collection is usually the sensible route at this price point.
Listing is free and there is no selling fee, so the whole amount the buyer pays stays with you. You and the buyer agree the handover between yourselves.
Same region (British Columbia)
Common questions
Where can I sell a microwave in Burnaby?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. The rapid transit line runs through the city and the stations are the natural meeting points for anything portable. Tower housing is common, so confirm lift access and loading-bay booking before agreeing to collect furniture.
Is the turntable included?
Say so and photograph it in place. Replacement plates are model specific and surprisingly expensive relative to a used microwave.
How much is a microwave worth in Burnaby?
Most used microwaves change hands for C$38 to C$170 (about $27 to $120). Condition and completeness move that figure more than anything else.
More: selling a microwave across Canada, what microwaves are worth, everything second hand in Burnaby, or Kitchen & Appliances in Burnaby.
Guide range converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not a quote — sellers set their own price.