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 cordless drill is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for cordless drills, 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 cordless drill
- Batteries holding a full charge on a current platform
- Brushless motors, which last far longer
- Complete kits with charger, case and spare battery
- Recognised trade brands with wide battery compatibility
What lowers it
- Degraded batteries, the usual reason these are sold
- Discontinued battery platforms with no replacements
- Worn chucks that no longer grip bits securely
- Bare tools with no battery or charger
How to work out what yours is worth
- Charge each battery fully and test under load
- Tighten a bit and check the chuck holds without slipping
- Confirm which battery platform it belongs to
Once you have those three answers you can place your own cordless drill 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 matters most on a used cordless drill?
The batteries and the platform. A drill on a current, widely supported battery system is worth far more than the same tool on a discontinued one.
Are bare tools worth selling?
Yes, to people who already own batteries of that platform. Be explicit that no battery or charger is included.
What is a brushless motor?
A motor with no wearing brushes, giving longer life and better efficiency. Buyers pay a premium for brushless tools.
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