The short version
- Typical range: £20 – £150
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Sports & Outdoors
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used dumbbells is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for dumbbellss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £150 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £127 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £97 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £67 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £37 | 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 dumbbells
- Cast iron and rubber-coated sets over vinyl
- Adjustable sets with all plates and collars
- Complete matched pairs across a weight range
- Standard bar diameters that fit common equipment
What lowers it
- Missing collars and spinlock fittings
- Split vinyl coatings leaking sand
- Odd single dumbbells with no pair
- Heavy surface rust
How to work out what yours is worth
- Weigh the full set and work out the price per kilogram
- Confirm you have the collars and any adjusting keys
- Photograph the whole set laid out together
Once you have those three answers you can place your own dumbbells 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.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
How do I price used dumbbells?
By weight. Buyers think in price per kilogram, so state the total weight of the set clearly in the listing.
Are vinyl dumbbells worth much?
Less than cast iron or rubber-coated ones, and they split with age and leak filler. Cast iron holds value best.
Do single dumbbells sell?
Yes, to people completing a set, but for less than a matched pair. Say clearly whether you are selling one or two.
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