The short version
- Typical range: £30 – £180
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Tools & DIY
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used circular saw is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for circular saws, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £180 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £153 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £117 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £81 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £45 | 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 circular saw
- Flat, undamaged base plates
- Retracting guards that spring back reliably
- Recognised trade brands with blade availability
- Rip fence and blade spanner included
What lowers it
- Bent base plates, which prevent square cuts
- Sticking or damaged blade guards, a safety issue
- Worn arbor and bearing play
- Missing fences and spanners
How to work out what yours is worth
- Lay the base plate on a flat surface and check for rock
- Retract the guard and confirm it snaps back
- Check for play at the blade arbor
Once you have those three answers you can place your own circular saw 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 used circular saw?
The base plate and the guard. A bent plate makes square cuts impossible, and a sticking guard is a serious safety issue.
Does a missing rip fence matter?
It reduces usefulness and is model-specific, so it lowers the price, though the saw is still usable.
Are blades included worth anything?
A sharp quality blade adds a little, but most buyers fit their own for the material they are cutting.
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