Used tool sets in Australia typically sell for A$38 to A$285 (about $27 to $200). Tool sets sell on completeness, so count everything against the case moulding before listing — a set with obvious gaps is worth far less than one you can show is complete.
What tool sets are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$287 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$244 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$187 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$129 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$72 | 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
- Recognised makers offering lifetime guarantees
- Original case with intact fittings
What pulls it down
- Missing sockets and bits, which buyers count
- Surface rust from damp storage
Selling a tool set 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.
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.
Seasons are inverted relative to the UK and North America: warm-weather items move from September, and winter gear from around May.
Working out what yours is worth
- Lay the set out in its case and check for gaps
- Photograph the full set in the open case
Getting it ready
- Check for rust, rounded sockets and worn screwdriver tips.
- Note the drive sizes, the number of pieces claimed, and how many are actually present.
Photograph
- The full set laid out in its case, from directly above
- A close view of socket and spanner markings
- Any rust, rounding or damage, plus the case exterior
Put in the description
- Brand, nominal piece count, and how many pieces are actually present
- Which drive sizes are included: quarter, three-eighths, half inch
- Metric, imperial or both
Brand, piece count and type: “Halfords Advanced 200 Piece Tool Set, Complete in Case”. Piece count is the main search term. Say honestly whether it is complete — “complete” or “missing 4 pieces, listed below” both work far better than silence.
Steady all year with a spring lift. Trade brands hold value well; unbranded sets sell cheaply but reliably.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$287 a buyer pays is the A$287 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 tool sets.
- Selling a tool set in Sydney
- Selling a tool set in Melbourne
- Selling a tool set in Brisbane
- Selling a tool set in Perth
- Selling a tool set in Adelaide
- Selling a tool set in Gold Coast
- Selling a tool set in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a tool set 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 it complete?
Lay it out in the case and count. Photographs of a full case sell sets; vague claims of completeness invite lowball offers.
Does a missing socket matter?
More than sellers expect. Buyers count the pieces against the case moulding, so state clearly what is missing.
Is surface rust a problem?
Light rust cleans off easily and does not affect function. Deep pitting does, and should be photographed.
More: how to sell a tool set, what tool sets are worth, or Tools & DIY across Australia.