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.
Power tools with batteries and chargers, and quality hand tools, which effectively do not wear out.
Typical USD price range
Guide range for used tools & diy on WishThrift: £15 to £500 (approximately $20 to $666), depending on condition, brand and completeness. Brand and battery compatibility. Buyers who already own the platform pay a premium to stay on it.
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 is 1 tools & diy listing 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. Which battery platform a cordless tool is on, and whether batteries and a charger are included. That single fact moves the price more than condition does.
What people list in this category, and what it fetches
The tools & diy that come up most often, with the guide range each one sits in:
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Cordless Drill | £30–£180 (~$40–$240) |
| Tool Set | £20–£150 (~$27–$200) |
| Power Drill | £25–£150 (~$33–$200) |
| Generator | £80–£500 (~$107–$666) |
| Pressure Washer | £40–£200 (~$53–$266) |
| Circular Saw | £30–£180 (~$40–$240) |
| Angle Grinder | £20–£120 (~$27–$160) |
| Ladder | £25–£120 (~$33–$160) |
| Socket Set | £15–£90 (~$20–$120) |
| Welder | £60–£400 (~$80–$533) |
The commonest mistake sellers make here: Not saying which battery platform a cordless tool is on, or whether batteries and a charger are included. That one line changes the price more than condition does.
Popular searches
Buyers here search cordless drill, power tool set and hand tools — 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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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 tools & diy 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 · Tools & DIY across all markets · selling guides · what things are worth.