Used turntables in the UK typically sell for £50 to £300 (about $67 to $405). Turntables are bought by people upgrading, so specify the tonearm, cartridge and drive type — this audience knows exactly what those mean and will not enquire without them.
What turntables are worth in the UK
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £300 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £255 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £195 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £135 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £75 | 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
- Belt or direct drive decks from respected makers
- Correct, stable speed on both settings
What pulls it down
- Perished belts causing slow or wavering speed
- Missing counterweights, which are model-specific
Selling a turntable in the UK
Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
Distance selling rules bind traders, not private sellers, but an item must still be as described and anything sold as working must actually work.
Two practical things shape a UK sale. Bank holidays and the run-up to Christmas slow collections right down, so build a few extra days in. And postage from mainland Britain to Northern Ireland, the Highlands and the islands carries surcharges that catch sellers out — quote for the buyer’s actual postcode rather than a flat rate.
Second-hand demand peaks in January, in the weeks before Christmas, and at the start of the academic year in September.
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 rear outputs and any switches
- The platter and belt or motor, plus any plinth damage
Put in the description
- Brand, model, and drive type: belt, direct or idler
- Tonearm type and cartridge fitted, plus whether it is original or an upgrade
- Approximate stylus hours, and speed accuracy
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 £300 a buyer pays is the £300 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 the UK
The United Kingdom is a big place and what sells well moves with it. These are the parts of the United Kingdom with their own page for turntables.
Common questions
Where can I sell a turntable in the UK?
List it free on WishThrift and deal with the buyer direct. There is no selling fee, so the whole amount stays with you. Most private sales settle by bank transfer or cash on collection. Faster Payments clear in seconds, which makes a transfer as safe as cash for the seller — wait for it to land before the item leaves your hands.
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 the United Kingdom.