What sells here
The US resale market is enormous and highly local — most transactions still happen between people within driving distance of each other, and buyers expect to collect rather than wait for a courier.
Phones, laptops and tablets move fastest, followed by audio. There is a component-level repair trade behind almost every device, so even faulty stock has buyers.
Typical USD price range
Guide range for used electronics on WishThrift: £8 to £900 (approximately $11 to $1,199), depending on condition, brand and completeness. Model and age. State the exact model identifier rather than the marketing name, because that is what buyers search.
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026); WishThrift lists in USD here and sellers set their own price.
What listings are live in the United States
There are 2 electronics listings live in the United States right now:
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How buying and handover works
Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.
USPS, UPS and FedEx all cover the country. USPS Ground Advantage is normally cheapest for anything under a few pounds in weight; above that the gap narrows quickly.
Two practical things shape a US sale. Shipping is priced by dimensional weight as well as actual weight, so a light bulky item can cost far more to send than a heavy small one — measure the box before you quote. And meeting in person is common enough that many police departments now run designated safe-exchange areas in their car parks.
Condition is seller-described against five grades and nobody inspects it for you — what each means. Account locks first — a device still tied to an iCloud, Google or Microsoft account cannot be reset and is worth a fraction of the same device unlocked. Then battery health, storage size and exact model.
What people list in this category, and what it fetches
The electronics that come up most often, with the guide range each one sits in:
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| MacBook | £200–£900 (~$266–$1,199) |
| Gaming Laptop | £250–£900 (~$333–$1,199) |
| Laptop | £120–£700 (~$160–$932) |
| iPhone | £80–£600 (~$107–$799) |
| Graphics Card | £80–£500 (~$107–$666) |
| Samsung Galaxy | £60–£450 (~$80–$599) |
| iPad | £90–£450 (~$120–$599) |
| Smart TV | £90–£450 (~$120–$599) |
| Android Phone | £50–£400 (~$67–$533) |
| TV | £60–£400 (~$80–$533) |
The commonest mistake sellers make here: Listing a device still signed in to an account. It cannot be reset, which makes it close to worthless, and it is the single commonest reason an electronics sale falls through.
Popular searches
Buyers here search used iphone, second hand laptop and bluetooth speaker — title yours with the words they would type.
Demand rises through the spring cleaning season and again around college move-in in August, when furniture and small appliances move fastest.
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No listing fee, no commission, no buyer-protection fee either side — the price you agree is what you keep. Create a free account or read the selling guides.
Frequently asked questions
Is WishThrift free in United States?
Yes. Free to list, no commission, and no buyer-protection fee on either side — you keep the full amount the buyer pays you.
How do I pay the seller?
Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals. WishThrift does not process payments or hold funds, so the money goes directly between the two of you — agree the method in the messages before you meet.
Can I sell electronics from anywhere in United States?
Yes. You set your own location and whether you are offering collection, postage or both. USPS, UPS and FedEx all cover the country. USPS Ground Advantage is normally cheapest for anything under a few pounds in weight; above that the gap narrows quickly.
See also: everything second hand in the United States · Electronics across all markets · selling guides · what things are worth.