The short version
- Typical range: £70 – £350
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Gaming
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used gaming monitor is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for gaming monitors, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £350 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £297 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £227 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £157 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £87 | 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 gaming monitor
- High refresh rates and low response times
- Panels with no dead pixels or backlight bleed
- Adaptive sync support
- Original stand and all cables
What lowers it
- Dead or stuck pixels
- Backlight bleed and IPS glow at the corners
- Missing stands, which are model-specific
- Older low refresh panels
How to work out what yours is worth
- Display full-screen black and white images to find faults
- State the exact resolution, refresh rate and panel type
- Confirm the stand and cables are present
Once you have those three answers you can place your own gaming monitor 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
Do gaming monitors hold value?
Better than standard monitors, because high refresh rates and low response times stay desirable for years.
What is backlight bleed?
Light leaking at the panel edges, most visible on dark scenes. It is common on IPS panels and should be photographed.
Does the stand matter?
Yes. Stands are model-specific, so a monitor without one only suits a buyer who already has an arm or bracket.
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