The short version
- Typical range: £90 – £450
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Electronics
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used iPad is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for iPads, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £450 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £382 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £292 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £202 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £112 | 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 iPad
- Pro and Air models, which stay in demand long after the base model has fallen away
- Cellular versions, which sell for a clear premium over Wi-Fi only
- Larger storage, since nothing can be added later
- Apple Pencil support, and the Pencil included if you have it
What lowers it
- Any activation lock still attached to an old Apple account
- Screen delamination or a lifting digitiser on older units
- Base models too old to take current iPadOS releases
- Heavy corner dents, which suggest the screen has taken a shock
How to work out what yours is worth
- Check the model number in Settings > General > About
- Confirm it takes the current iPadOS release
- Compare sold listings for the same line, generation and connectivity
Once you have those three answers you can place your own iPad 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
Which iPads hold their value best?
Pro and Air models, comfortably. They keep receiving software updates longer and stay useful for work, which keeps second-hand demand steady.
Does a cellular iPad sell for more than Wi-Fi?
Yes, consistently — it is one of the clearest price differences in the tablet market, so make sure your listing says which one you have.
Is an old iPad worth selling?
Often yes. Even models past their update window sell as reading, kitchen and children’s devices, though the price is modest.
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