The short version
- Typical range: £25 – £150
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Electronics
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used microphone is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for microphones, 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 microphone
- Recognised studio and broadcast brands
- Undamaged capsules with clean response
- Original shock mount, case and cable
- Condenser and ribbon mics with a following
What lowers it
- Damaged capsules from drops or moisture
- Missing shock mounts, which are model-specific
- Failed phantom power circuits
- Cheap unbranded USB mics
How to work out what yours is worth
- Record a test sample and listen for noise or dropouts
- Check the grille for dents
- Confirm the shock mount and case are present
Once you have those three answers you can place your own microphone 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
Do microphones hold their value?
Good ones hold value for decades, because the technology changes slowly and quality capsules stay desirable.
What damages a microphone?
Drops and moisture, both of which harm the capsule. Record a test sample and listen carefully before listing.
Does the shock mount matter?
Yes. It is usually model-specific and expensive separately, so include it if you have it.
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