SMEG Resale Value Guides

15 guides to what used SMEG is worth — the price at each condition grade, which lines hold their value, and how to date or identify what you have. SMEG is bought for how it looks, which makes cosmetic condition unusually important. A chip in the enamel of a retro fridge matters far more here than the same mark would on an ordinary appliance.

Which SMEG pieces hold their value

The retro FAB refrigerators, which are the products the brand is known for and are bought as furniture as much as appliances
Small appliances in the retro line — kettles, toasters and stand mixers — which sell quickly and ship easily
Less common colourways, which were produced in smaller numbers and are searched for specifically by people matching a kitchen
Units with unmarked enamel and intact chrome, since the finish is the entire reason for the premium

And what pulls the price down

Chipped or rusted enamel, which cannot be repaired invisibly and undermines the one thing the buyer is paying for
Dented door panels on the retro fridges, which are a curved pressing and effectively impossible to replace
Failed door seals and thermostats, which are ordinary faults but expensive relative to what a used unit fetches
Yellowed cream and pastel finishes, where the coating has discoloured with age and cannot be evened out

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 and serial are on a label inside the door or on the rear — photograph it, since colour and size vary widely across similar-looking models
Photograph the whole exterior in daylight from several angles, because on this brand cosmetic condition is most of the price
State the exact colour name, as buyers are usually matching an existing kitchen and will not accept an approximation

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 SMEG items are worth

The most-searched SMEG items on the site, with the band the label typically commands against the generic range for the same item:

Item	SMEG range	Any brand
Espresso Machine	£65–£455	£50–£350 (~$87–$606)
Fridge Freezer	£117–£455	£90–£350 (~$156–$606)
Washing Machine	£104–£390	£80–£300 (~$139–$520)
Coffee Machine	£39–£325	£30–£250 (~$52–$433)
Fridge	£78–£325	£60–£250 (~$104–$433)
Stand Mixer	£78–£325	£60–£250 (~$104–$433)
Cooker	£104–£455	£80–£350 (~$139–$606)
Oven	£91–£390	£70–£300 (~$121–$520)
Dishwasher	£91–£364	£70–£280 (~$121–$485)
Freezer	£78–£325	£60–£250 (~$104–$433)

Sterling guide ranges with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). Sellers set their own asking price.

Every SMEG value guide

Selling SMEG 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 SMEG worth buying?

It depends far more on the line than the label. SMEG is bought for how it looks, which makes cosmetic condition unusually important. A chip in the enamel of a retro fridge matters far more here than the same mark would on an ordinary appliance. Each guide below says which SMEG 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 SMEG?

The model and serial are on a label inside the door or on the rear — photograph it, since colour and size vary widely across similar-looking models. 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 SMEG worth?

Across the 15 guides here, from about £10 to £455 (roughly $13 to $606) depending on the item and its condition. Grades run New with Tags, Like New, Good, Fair and For Parts.