The short version
- Typical range: £10 – £60
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Electronics
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used computer keyboard is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for computer keyboards, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £60 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £51 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £39 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £27 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £15 | 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 computer keyboard
- Mechanical switches, particularly sought-after types
- Recognised enthusiast and gaming brands
- Full key sets with no missing caps
- Original cable, often detachable
What lowers it
- Membrane keyboards, worth very little
- Missing or worn keycaps
- Sticky or unresponsive keys
- Yellowed plastic on older boards
How to work out what yours is worth
- Test every key registers
- Note the switch type if mechanical
- Confirm the cable is present
Once you have those three answers you can place your own computer keyboard 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 used keyboards worth selling?
Mechanical keyboards are collected and hold value well. Membrane keyboards sell for very little.
Why do switch types matter?
Enthusiasts buy for a specific switch feel, so naming the exact switch type is what makes a listing findable.
Can missing keycaps be replaced?
On standard layouts often yes, but state which are missing since matching exactly can be difficult.
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