Philips Microwaves Resale Value

Philips microwaves: price by condition

Seller-declared grades, sterling with an approximate US dollar equivalent at £1 ≈ $1.33 (July 2026). What each grade means.

What holds its value across Philips

• Air fryers, which Philips originated and which sell constantly at sensible prices
• Televisions with the ambient backlight feature, which is distinctive and searched for by name
• Higher-end audio and headphones, which are well regarded and hold value
• Appliances complete with every basket, tray and attachment, since those are model-specific

What pulls Philips resale value down

• Scratched non-stick baskets on air fryers, which is a functional fault rather than a cosmetic one
• Television panel faults, which cannot be economically repaired
• Missing accessories and trays, which are specific to the model and cost a disproportionate amount
• Appliances with perished door seals, which affect how they work and how safe they are

Identifying and dating yours

1. The model number is on a label on the back or underside and is how buyers search — quote it exactly
2. Photograph the inside of any non-stick basket directly, since coating wear is what buyers assess
3. For a television, photograph it powered on showing a plain bright image

What lifts any microwave, whatever the label

Microwaves are cheap new, so second-hand values are low and the practical question is whether yours is worth the effort of listing.

• Combination models with grill or convection
• Clean interior with undamaged waveguide cover
• Working turntable, roller ring and plate
• Larger capacities and higher wattage

And what pulls one down

• Damaged or missing waveguide cover, which is a safety issue
• Rusted interior cavity
• Missing turntable plate, which is size-specific
• Sticky or failing door catches

Working out what yours is worth

1. Heat a cup of water and time it to confirm output
2. Check the waveguide cover on the cavity wall is intact
3. Confirm the turntable plate and roller ring are present

What to state in the listing

• Wattage, internal capacity in litres and external dimensions
• Type — solo, grill, convection or combination
• Whether the turntable, roller ring and any accessories are included
• That it has been tested, and the state of the door, seal and interior

Wattage and type: “800W Solo Microwave, 20L, Silver” or “Combination Microwave Oven and Grill, 900W”. Wattage is the search term and combination models are a separate market. Include the external dimensions, because most buyers are fitting it into a specific gap.

Preparing and photographing it

1. Clean the interior thoroughly, including the roof and the waveguide cover, and wash the turntable and roller ring.
2. Check the door closes squarely and the seal and latch are undamaged, since that is the safety-critical part.
3. Heat a mug of water for a minute to confirm it works, and note the wattage and model from the rear plate.

1. The unit front on, door closed, clean
2. The interior with the door open, showing the roof and the turntable in place
3. The door seal and latch close up
4. The rating plate showing make, model and wattage, plus any dent, rust spot or scratched panel

When it sells best, and handing it over

Steady, with lifts in September when students move and around house moves. Clean, tested units sell within days because they are usually the cheapest working option a buyer can find.

Postable but bulky and easily damaged, so a well-padded box and a taped door are essential. Local collection is usually the sensible route at this price point.

What buyers ask

Does a scratched air fryer basket matter?

Yes. Once the non-stick coating is damaged food sticks and the basket needs replacing, so it is a functional fault and should be disclosed.

Are used televisions worth buying?

If you can see it working. Ask for photographs of a plain bright and a plain dark screen, which reveal banding, dead pixels and backlight problems.

How much is a Philips microwave worth?

Roughly £21 to £94 depending on condition, against £20 to £90 for microwaves generally. The identification points above are what move a listing to the top of that range.

What the fees would take elsewhere

At the mid-range £57 for a Philips microwave, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:

Seller-side rates verified 26 Jul 2026, percentages only — the per-order and processing charges those platforms add are excluded, so the real gap is wider.

Listing is free and there is no commission — read how to sell a microwave for the title, handover and timing, or the general microwave value guide if yours is not a Philips.

See also: all Philips value guides · value guides by brand · buying a microwave · Kitchen & Appliances · condition grades.