Used record players in Australia typically sell for A$77 to A$420 (about $54 to $295). Record players sell on whether the stylus is usable and the speed is accurate, and buyers assume neither works until you say otherwise.
What record players are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$422 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$358 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$274 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$190 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$105 | 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
- An intact stylus and cartridge, or a well-regarded cartridge fitted
- Original dust cover with no cracks
What pulls it down
- Worn or missing stylus, which the buyer must replace before use
- Cracked or missing dust cover
Selling a record player 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 Post covers everywhere, but distance pricing is real and interstate parcels cost meaningfully more than local ones.
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.
Australia is a pre-launch market, so it is worth saying what a seller here should expect when it does open. Distance dominates everything: interstate parcels cost several times a metro delivery, and bulky items effectively only sell within a city. Most trade concentrates in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, and buyers in those cities expect to collect rather than wait. Seasons run opposite to the northern hemisphere, so listings that follow UK or US timing arrive exactly half a year out of step — warm weather items want September, not March, and winter gear moves from around May.
Working out what yours is worth
- Run the platter and check the speed is steady
- Test both speeds and the tonearm return if fitted
Getting it ready
- Test both speeds with a strobe disc or a phone app, and confirm the platter turns evenly without wow.
- Check whether it has a built-in phono preamp, which decides what the buyer needs to connect it to.
Photograph
- The whole deck with the lid open, from above
- The rear panel showing outputs and any preamp switch
- The platter, belt or drive, plus any damage to the plinth or lid
Put in the description
- Brand, model, and drive type: belt or direct
- Cartridge and stylus make, and approximate hours of use
- Whether it has a built-in phono preamp and USB output
Brand, model and preamp status: “Audio-Technica AT-LP60X Turntable with Built-in Preamp”. Whether it has a phono stage is genuinely decisive for a first-time buyer. Say whether the stylus is new or worn, since it is a known replaceable cost.
Steady with a strong Christmas lift. Recognised brands with working cartridges sell within days; unbranded suitcase players sell slowly and cheaply.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$422 a buyer pays is the A$422 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 record players.
- Selling a record player in Sydney
- Selling a record player in Melbourne
- Selling a record player in Brisbane
- Selling a record player in Perth
- Selling a record player in Adelaide
- Selling a record player in Gold Coast
- Selling a record player in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a record player 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.
Is the stylus worn?
Inspect it and be honest about hours used. Styli are consumable and buyers accept replacing one, but a worn stylus damages records so it must be disclosed.
Does a worn stylus reduce the price?
Yes, because it is an immediate cost for the buyer and a worn one damages records. Say honestly whether it has been replaced.
Are suitcase record players worth selling?
They sell, but for modest sums, and collectors avoid them because they can damage records.
More: how to sell a record player, what record players are worth, or Vinyl & CDs across Australia.