The short version
- Typical range: £15 – £80
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Sports & Outdoors
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used camping stove is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for camping stoves, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £80 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £68 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £52 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £36 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £20 | 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 camping stove
- Multi-fuel and widely available fuel types
- Clean jets producing an even blue flame
- Intact seals and O-rings
- Recognised outdoor brands with spares
What lowers it
- Blocked jets producing a yellow, uneven flame
- Perished seals, a genuine safety concern
- Discontinued proprietary fuel canisters
- Corroded fuel lines
How to work out what yours is worth
- Light it and check for an even blue flame
- Inspect the seals and O-rings for perishing
- Confirm the fuel type is still widely sold
Once you have those three answers you can place your own camping stove 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I check on a camping stove?
The flame. An even blue flame means clear jets; a yellow, uneven one means they need cleaning.
Are perished seals dangerous?
Yes, on gas stoves they can leak. Replace them before selling or disclose the issue clearly.
Does fuel type matter?
A great deal. A stove needing a discontinued proprietary canister is much harder to sell than one taking common fuel.
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