Used microwaves in Pune typically sell for ₹900 to ₹5,000 (about $9 to $52). 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 Pune
Pune is a university city and an automotive and technology centre, with one of the largest student populations in the country and a noticeably pleasant climate. Study furniture, two-wheelers and laptops are the things that reliably move.
Two-wheelers are the normal way to get around and small handovers are simple. The city has grown quickly and the outer technology areas are a long way from the centre, so agreeing a side of the city matters.
On a used two-wheeler, ask for the registration papers and check the engine and chassis numbers match them before any money moves. It is routine here and a seller who hesitates is telling you something.
Pune, in Maharashtra, has around 3.1 million people, which means a buyer pool big enough that almost anything finds someone, and close enough together that collection is rarely the obstacle. Mumbai, Nagpur and Thane are close enough that a buyer there may well make the trip for the right thing.
Handing it over in Pune
Negotiation is normal and expected rather than a sign of a difficult buyer. Price with a little room in it and say whether the price is firm.
Sell your Microwave in Pune
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
- Clean interior with undamaged waveguide cover
- Working turntable, roller ring and plate
What pulls it down
- Rusted interior cavity
- 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
- Check the door closes squarely and the seal and latch are undamaged, since that is the safety-critical part.
- Heat a mug of water for a minute to confirm it works, and note the wattage and model from the rear plate.
Photograph
- The door seal and latch close up
- The rating plate showing make, model and wattage, plus any dent, rust spot or scratched panel
Put in the description
- Whether the turntable, roller ring and any accessories are included
- 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 (Maharashtra)
Common questions
Where can I sell a microwave in Pune?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. Two-wheelers are the normal way to get around and small handovers are simple. The city has grown quickly and the outer technology areas are a long way from the centre, so agreeing a side of the city matters.
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 Pune?
Most used microwaves change hands for ₹900 to ₹5,000 (about $9 to $52). Condition and completeness move that figure more than anything else.
More: selling a microwave across India, what microwaves are worth, everything second hand in Pune, or Kitchen & Appliances in Pune.
Guide range converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not a quote — sellers set their own price.