The short version
- Typical range: £40 – £220
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Electronics
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used 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 monitors, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £220 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £187 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £143 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £99 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £55 | 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 monitor
- High refresh rates, which gaming buyers pay a premium for
- Higher resolutions and larger panel sizes
- A panel with no dead pixels or backlight bleed
- Original stand, power lead and video cables
What lowers it
- Dead or stuck pixels, which buyers check first
- Backlight bleed visible on dark screens
- Missing stand, which is model-specific and awkward to replace
- Older low-resolution panels
How to work out what yours is worth
- Display a full-screen black and a full-screen white image to find pixel faults
- Note the exact resolution, refresh rate and panel size
- Check the stand and all cables are present
Once you have those three answers you can place your own 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Do computer monitors hold their value?
Better than most computer hardware, because panels last for years and specifications move slowly. High-refresh and high-resolution models hold best.
How do I check a monitor for dead pixels?
Display a full-screen solid black image, then a solid white one. Faults show clearly against both, and it takes under a minute.
Does a missing stand matter?
Yes, more than sellers expect. Stands are model-specific, so a monitor without one only suits a buyer who already has an arm or bracket.
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