The short version
- Typical range: £3 – £25
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Vinyl & CDs
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used cassette tapes is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for cassette tapess, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £25 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £21 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £16 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £11 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £6 | 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 cassette tapes
- Sealed and limited edition releases
- Complete with original inlay cards
- Genres with active collector followings
- Tapes with no mould on the pads
What lowers it
- Mould on the tape pads and reels
- Missing or water-damaged inlay cards
- Stretched or chewed tape
- Common commercial releases in bulk
How to work out what yours is worth
- Open the case and inspect the pads for mould
- Confirm the inlay card is present and complete
- Wind the tape fully and check for damage
Once you have those three answers you can place your own cassette tapes 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
Are cassette tapes worth anything?
Sealed and limited releases are collected. Ordinary commercial tapes sell for very little, though bundles do move.
What is mould on a cassette?
White or green growth on the pads and tape, caused by damp storage. It damages playback heads and makes the tape unsellable.
Does the inlay card matter?
Yes, considerably. It is much of what collectors want, and a tape without one is worth far less.
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