Used microwaves in Grimsby typically sell for £20 to £90 (about $27 to $120). Microwaves are cheap, plentiful and sold on cleanliness — but the one thing a buyer genuinely needs to know is whether the door and seal are undamaged.
Selling a microwave in Grimsby
Grimsby was once the largest fishing port in the world and the seafood processing industry that grew from it remains the town’s largest employer. The dock tower is the landmark and the Humber defines the local economy.
A fair amount of what sells here sits inside the dock estate, which has controlled access, so the seller needs to arrange a pass rather than simply hand over an address. Anywhere else in the town it is an ordinary collection.
On anything that has been near the docks, check for corrosion and for the smell of fish oil in fabric. Both are ordinary here and both are easy to miss until the item is in your house.
Grimsby, in England, has around 88,000 people, which means a small local market, which makes the nearby towns part of your audience rather than an afterthought. London, Birmingham and Leeds are close enough that a buyer there may well make the trip for the right thing.
Handing it over in Grimsby
Royal Mail, Evri and InPost cover the whole country, and InPost lockers mean neither side has to be in for a delivery. Tracked 48 is the usual default for small parcels.
Sell your Microwave in Grimsby
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
- Working turntable, roller ring and plate
- 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
- Heat a cup of water and time it to confirm output
- Check the waveguide cover on the cavity wall is intact
Getting it ready
- Clean the interior thoroughly, including the roof and the waveguide cover, and wash the turntable and roller ring.
- Check the door closes squarely and the seal and latch are undamaged, since that is the safety-critical part.
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
Steady, with lifts in September when students move and around house moves. Clean, tested units sell within days because they are usually the cheapest working option a buyer can find.
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.
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Common questions
Where can I sell a microwave in Grimsby?
List it free and agree the handover with the buyer between you. A fair amount of what sells here sits inside the dock estate, which has controlled access, so the seller needs to arrange a pass rather than simply hand over an address. Anywhere else in the town it is an ordinary collection.
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 Grimsby?
Most used microwaves change hands for £20 to £90 (about $27 to $120). Condition and completeness move that figure more than anything else.
More: selling a microwave across the United Kingdom, what microwaves are worth, everything second hand in Grimsby, or Kitchen & Appliances in Grimsby.
Guide range converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not a quote — sellers set their own price.