Which Bowflex pieces hold their value
- SelectTech adjustable dumbbells, which replace a full rack in a flat and are the most consistently wanted item in the range
- Complete pairs with both cradles and the original dial mechanism working smoothly through every setting
- Home gym systems with all the original rods, cables and the bench included, since missing parts are difficult to match
- Machines with an intact and legible weight-setting mechanism, which is what the buyer is actually testing
And what pulls the price down
- Selector dials that jam or skip weight settings, which is the standard failure on adjustable dumbbells and makes them unsafe to use
- Cracked plastic weight plates and mouldings, which cannot be repaired reliably on something you lift over your head
- Frayed cables and perished resistance rods on home gym systems, which are a safety matter rather than a cosmetic one
- Single dumbbells sold without the matching second one, which sell for far less than half a pair
Identifying and dating yours
These are the checks that decide which end of the range a piece sits in, and they are the facts a serious buyer will ask for:
- The model name is printed on the end plate of the dumbbells or on a sticker on the machine frame, and buyers filter on the weight range
- Cycle the selector dial through every weight setting before listing and say that you have done it — a jammed dial is the fault buyers fear
- Photograph both dumbbells together in their cradles, because pairs sell and singles largely do not
WishThrift does not authenticate or inspect anything. Condition and origin are described by the seller against five grades — what each one means — so photograph the markings above rather than asserting them.
What Bowflex items are worth
The most-searched Bowflex items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:
| Item | Bowflex range | Any brand |
|---|---|---|
| Treadmill | £84–£420 | £80–£400 (~$112–$559) |
| Exercise Bike | £63–£368 | £60–£350 (~$84–$490) |
| Dumbbells | £21–£158 | £20–£150 (~$28–$210) |
| Weight Bench | £32–£189 | £30–£180 (~$43–$252) |
| Kettlebell | £13–£74 | £12–£70 (~$17–$99) |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.
Every Bowflex value guide
Selling Bowflex on WishThrift
Listing is free and there is no commission on either side — the price you agree with the buyer is the amount you keep, whatever the label is worth. Create a free account, or read the selling guides for what to photograph and how to price.
Frequently asked questions
Is used Bowflex worth buying?
It depends far more on the line than the label. Bowflex resale is driven by the adjustable dumbbells rather than the larger machines, because they solve a space problem that people will pay to solve. Each guide below says which Bowflex lines hold their value for that item and which have almost none, so you are comparing like for like rather than paying for the name alone.
How do I check a piece is genuine Bowflex?
The model name is printed on the end plate of the dumbbells or on a sticker on the machine frame, and buyers filter on the weight range. WishThrift does not authenticate, inspect or grade anything — condition and origin are described by the seller, so ask directly and expect an answer. A seller who has the item will send a photograph of the marking in minutes.
What is used Bowflex worth?
Across the 5 guides here, from about £13 to £420 (roughly $17 to $559) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.
See also: value guides by brand · all value guides · buying guides · selling guides · condition grades.