The short version
- Typical range: £10 – £45
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Electronics
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used router is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for routers, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £45 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £38 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £29 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £20 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £11 | 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 router
- Current wireless standards
- Mesh systems sold as complete sets
- Recognised networking brands
- Original power supply included
What lowers it
- Older wireless standards, which sell for very little
- ISP-locked routers tied to one provider
- Missing power supplies, often proprietary voltages
- Units still holding previous configuration
How to work out what yours is worth
- State the wireless standard and speeds
- Factory reset it before selling
- Confirm the power supply is present
Once you have those three answers you can place your own router 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
What should a router listing state?
The wireless standard it supports. That is what buyers filter on, and older standards sell for very little.
Are ISP routers worth selling?
Much less, since many are locked to one provider. Say clearly whether it is provider-locked.
Must I reset it?
Yes. A router still holding your network configuration and passwords should never be passed on.
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