Used VR headsets in Australia typically sell for A$170 to A$615 (about $120 to $430). VR headsets sell on generation and on the state of the lenses and controllers — and one detail decides usability entirely: whether the headset needs a PC or runs standalone.
What VR headsets are worth in Australia
| Condition | Typical | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | A$613 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | A$521 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | A$399 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | A$276 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | A$153 | 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
- Lenses free of scratches, especially from sun exposure
- Platforms still receiving software support
What pulls it down
- Scratched lenses, often caused by sunlight through the headset
- Discontinued platforms with shrinking software libraries
Selling a VR headset 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’s second-hand market is strongly local and strongly seasonal, with most activity concentrated in the eastern capitals and buyers who expect to collect.
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
- Inspect the lenses under bright light for scratches and burn marks
- Check the platform still receives updates
Getting it ready
- Inspect the lenses carefully for scratches and for sun damage, which happens if a headset is left facing a window.
- Test both controllers, charge everything, and gather the head strap, cables, charger and any face cover.
Photograph
- The headset and both controllers together
- The head strap, face cushion and all cables
- The model marking, plus any scuff, crack or worn strap
Put in the description
- Brand, model, storage, and standalone or PC-tethered
- Whether both controllers are included and working
- Lens condition, described specifically, including any sun damage
Brand, model and type: “Meta Quest 2 128GB Standalone VR Headset” or “Valve Index PC VR Headset, Full Kit”. Standalone versus PC-tethered is the critical distinction, and storage matters on standalone units. Say whether controllers and charger are included.
Peaks before Christmas, with a secondary lift in January. Values drop sharply when a new generation launches, so there is little advantage in holding.
It costs nothing to list
There is no listing fee, no selling fee and no commission, so the A$613 a buyer pays is the A$613 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 VR headsets.
- Selling a VR headset in Sydney
- Selling a VR headset in Melbourne
- Selling a VR headset in Brisbane
- Selling a VR headset in Perth
- Selling a VR headset in Adelaide
- Selling a VR headset in Gold Coast
- Selling a VR headset in Canberra
Common questions
Where can I sell a VR headset 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.
Are the lenses scratched?
Angle them to a light and photograph. Lens scratches are directly in the user’s field of view and are the most damaging fault a headset can have.
Why do VR lenses get damaged?
Sunlight focused through the lenses burns the display. Never leave a headset facing a window — it is the most common way these are ruined.
Should I replace the face padding before selling?
It is inexpensive and makes a real difference to how the headset is received, since padding sits against the buyer’s face.
More: how to sell a VR headset, what VR headsets are worth, or Gaming across Australia.