Used microwaves in San Diego typically sell for $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 San Diego
San Diego combines a large naval presence with a beach and outdoor culture and near-constant good weather. Surf and water gear, bikes and camping equipment all move steadily, and none of it has to be stored for a winter.
Collection is by car and the freeways make most of the county reachable, though coastal parking in summer is genuinely difficult. Naming a specific meeting point rather than a neighbourhood saves a lot of circling.
Salt air is hard on metal. Check bolts, bearings and hardware on anything that lived near the coast, and on a used board ask about repairs rather than only about dings.
San Diego, in California, has around 1.4 million people, which means a deep enough buyer pool that most things sell without having to travel far to hand them over. Los Angeles, San Jose and San Francisco are close enough that a buyer there may well make the trip for the right thing.
Handing it over in San Diego
USPS, UPS and FedEx all cover the country. USPS Ground Advantage is normally cheapest for anything under a few pounds in weight; above that the gap narrows quickly.
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
- Heat a cup of water and time it to confirm output
- 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 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 (California)
Common questions
Where can I sell a microwave in San Diego?
List it free and agree the handover with the buyer between you. Collection is by car and the freeways make most of the county reachable, though coastal parking in summer is genuinely difficult. Naming a specific meeting point rather than a neighbourhood saves a lot of circling.
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 San Diego?
Most used microwaves change hands for $27 to $120. Condition and completeness move that figure more than anything else.
More: selling a microwave across the United States, what microwaves are worth, everything second hand in San Diego, or Kitchen & Appliances in San Diego.
Guide range converted from sterling at the 2 August 2026 rate, not a quote — sellers set their own price.