The short version
- Typical range: £8 – £45
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Electronics
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used computer mouse 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 mouses, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £45 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £38 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £29 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £20 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £11 | 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 mouse
- Recognised gaming and ergonomic brands
- Click switches with no double-clicking
- Intact grip coating with no peeling
- Wireless models with good battery life
What lowers it
- Double-clicking from worn switches
- Peeling or sticky rubber grip coating
- Worn PTFE feet
- Generic office mice
How to work out what yours is worth
- Click each button repeatedly checking for double registers
- Inspect the grip coating for peeling
- Check the feet are intact
Once you have those three answers you can place your own computer mouse 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 is double-clicking?
A worn switch registering two clicks from one press. It is the standard failure on used mice and buyers test for it.
Are office mice worth selling?
Barely. Only gaming and ergonomic models hold meaningful value.
Does peeling grip coating matter?
Yes, it is very visible and unpleasant to hold. It cannot be repaired, so photograph it.
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