Which Concept2 pieces hold their value
- The Model D and Model E rowing machines, which are the standard in gyms and clubs and are searched for by name
- Machines with a low lifetime metre count on the monitor, which is the honest odometer and cannot be faked easily
- Current-generation monitors, which connect to modern apps and heart-rate straps in a way older ones do not
- The BikeErg and SkiErg, which are less common than the rowers and harder to find used
And what pulls the price down
- Very high lifetime metres, which is genuine wear on the chain and flywheel even though these machines run a long time
- Worn or stretched chains, which are a cheap consumable but signal how much work the machine has done
- Older monitor generations, which lack current connectivity and are a real deduction for anyone training with apps
- Seized flywheel bearings on machines stored damp in a garage, which is the one fault that is genuinely expensive
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:
- Read the lifetime metres from the monitor menu and quote the figure — it is the single most useful number in the listing and buyers will ask
- Say which monitor generation is fitted, since connectivity differs between them and it affects the price
- Photograph the chain and the flywheel housing, which is where wear and any corrosion actually show
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 Concept2 items are worth
The most-searched Concept2 items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:
| Item | Concept2 range | Any brand |
|---|---|---|
| Rowing Machine | £124–£698 | £80–£450 (~$165–$930) |
| Exercise Bike | £93–£542 | £60–£350 (~$124–$722) |
Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.
Every Concept2 value guide
Selling Concept2 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 Concept2 worth buying?
It depends far more on the line than the label. Concept2 machines barely depreciate, which is unusual for home fitness equipment. They are the machines gyms and rowing clubs actually use, they are repairable indefinitely, and the monitor records exactly how much work one has done. Each guide below says which Concept2 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 Concept2?
Read the lifetime metres from the monitor menu and quote the figure — it is the single most useful number in the listing and buyers will ask. 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 Concept2 worth?
Across the 2 guides here, from about £93 to £698 (roughly $124 to $930) 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.