The short version
- Typical range: £10 – £50
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Home & Garden
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used hose reel is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for hose reels, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £50 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £42 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £32 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £22 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £12 | 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 hose reel
- Wall-mounted reels with brackets included
- Hose included and free of splits
- Smooth winding mechanisms
- Recognised garden brands
What lowers it
- Split or perished hoses
- Seized winding mechanisms
- Missing wall brackets and fittings
- Leaking connectors
How to work out what yours is worth
- Wind and unwind it fully
- Run water through and check for leaks
- Confirm the bracket and connectors are present
Once you have those three answers you can place your own hose reel 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 hose reels worth selling?
For small sums, and mainly if the hose is included and sound. A reel alone is worth very little.
What should I check?
Run water through it. Splits and leaking connectors only show under pressure.
Does the wall bracket matter?
Yes, on wall-mounted reels it is essential and usually specific to the model.
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