The short version
- Typical range: £50 – £200
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Cameras & Photography
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used action camera is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for action cameras, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £200 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £170 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £130 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £90 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £50 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a action camera
- Recognised brands with app support
- Complete mount and housing sets
- Batteries holding rated recording time
- Undamaged lens covers
What lowers it
- Discontinued brands with withdrawn apps
- Scratched lens covers
- Missing mounts and housings
- Very cheap unbranded cameras
How to work out what yours is worth
- Confirm the app still exists and connects
- Record a test clip and check the footage
- Lay out every mount and accessory
Once you have those three answers you can place your own action camera on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
Are budget action cameras worth selling?
For small sums. Value often sits in the mounts and accessories rather than the camera itself.
What makes them lose value?
App withdrawal. Once the maker stops supporting the app, most of the camera’s functionality becomes awkward or unusable.
Should I include the housing?
Yes. Waterproof housings are model-specific and are much of why someone buys an action camera.
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