The short version
- Typical range: £80 – £450
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Sports & Outdoors
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used rowing machine is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for rowing machines, 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 rowing machine
- Air and water resistance models from established makers
- Smooth-running chain or strap with no catching
- Intact seat rollers and rail with no pitting
- Working performance monitor
What lowers it
- Worn seat rollers, which make the stroke rough
- Corroded or pitted rails
- Water leakage on tank-based models
- Cheap hydraulic rowers, which sell for very little
How to work out what yours is worth
- Row twenty strokes and feel for catching or roughness
- Inspect the seat rollers and the rail surface
- Confirm the monitor reads and holds settings
Once you have those three answers you can place your own rowing machine 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 rowing machines hold their value?
Air resistance models from established makers, comfortably. They last decades and parts remain available, which keeps demand strong.
What wears out on a rowing machine?
Seat rollers first, and they are cheap to replace. A rough or noisy seat is usually a quick fix rather than a serious fault.
Are hydraulic rowers worth selling?
They sell for very little. Listing costs nothing, so it is still worth doing rather than binning a working machine.
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