Sell Your Turntable in Canada

Used turntables in Canada typically sell for C$94 to C$565 (about $67 to $405). Turntables split between serviceable audiophile decks and disposable all-in-ones, and the two barely belong in the same market.

What turntables are worth in Canada

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

• Correct, stable speed on both settings
• A cartridge and stylus in good order

What pulls it down

• Worn styli, which damage records
• Perished belts causing slow or wavering speed

Selling a turntable in Canada

Interac e-Transfer is the norm and is instant and traceable, which suits a private sale well. It is what most buyers will suggest before anything else.

Shipping cost is the single commonest reason a Canadian listing stalls. Decide collection versus courier before you price it, and say which you are offering.

Two practical things shape a Canadian sale. Interprovincial shipping costs can exceed the value of a mid-priced item, which is why so much trade here is collection-only. And winter genuinely interrupts handovers in much of the country, so agree a window rather than a fixed day between December and March.

Winter clothing and sports equipment move from October, and the spring thaw brings the strongest few weeks for furniture, bikes and garden items.

Working out what yours is worth

• Check the platter speed is steady on both settings
• Inspect the stylus tip under magnification

Getting it ready

• Note the drive type, tonearm and cartridge, and whether the cartridge is original or an upgrade.
• Check the belt if belt driven, and whether the dust cover, mat and counterweight are present.

Photograph

• The deck from above with the lid open, whole
• The tonearm and cartridge close up
• The platter and belt or motor, plus any plinth damage

Put in the description

• Tonearm type and cartridge fitted, plus whether it is original or an upgrade
• Approximate stylus hours, and speed accuracy
• Whether the dust cover, mat, counterweight and original box are included

Brand, model and cartridge: “Rega Planar 1 Turntable with Carbon Cartridge, Belt Drive”. Serious buyers search by model. Say whether the cartridge has been upgraded and what the original was — upgrades add real value when documented.

Very fragile in transit. Remove the platter and counterweight, secure the tonearm, and protect the stylus separately or remove the cartridge entirely. The original box, if you have it, is worth using.

It costs nothing to list

There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the C$566 a buyer pays is the C$566 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 Canada

Canada is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of Canada with their own page for turntables.

• Toronto
• Montreal
• Calgary
• Ottawa
• Edmonton
• Winnipeg
• Vancouver
• Brampton
• Hamilton
• Surrey
• Quebec City
• Halifax
• Laval
• London

Common questions

Where can I sell a turntable in Canada?

List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Interac e-Transfer is the norm and is instant and traceable, which suits a private sale well. It is what most buyers will suggest before anything else.

Has it been serviced or upgraded?

List anything done — new belt, rewired arm, upgraded cartridge or platter. Documented upgrades add value with this audience.

What is a used turntable worth?

Respected audiophile decks hold value strongly and are actively sought. All-in-one suitcase players sell for very little.

Is a missing counterweight a problem?

A significant one. It is model-specific, essential for setting tracking force, and awkward to replace.

More: how to sell a turntable, what turntables are worth, or Vinyl & CDs across Canada.