Ryobi Circular Saws Resale Value

A used Ryobi circular saw is typically worth £32 to £189 (approximately $43 to $252), against £30 to £180 for circular saws generally. Ryobi’s whole proposition is one battery platform that has stayed compatible for years, which makes the batteries rather than the tools the thing worth buying used.

Ryobi circular saws: price by condition

Condition	Typical
New with Tags	£189 (~$252)
Like New	£161 (~$214)
Good	£123 (~$164)
Fair	£85 (~$113)
For Parts	£47 (~$63)

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 Ryobi

Healthy batteries on the long-running platform, which fit tools going back many years and are what most buyers actually need
Garden machinery, where cordless mowers and trimmers are expensive new and sell well
Complete kits with charger and case, which sell far more readily than bare tools
Less common specialist tools on the same battery system, which are hard to find used

What pulls Ryobi resale value down

Tired batteries, which is the standard deduction and cannot be judged from a photograph
Brushed motors on tools that also exist in brushless versions, since buyers who know the range prefer the latter
Sun-faded and brittle plastic housings on tools stored outdoors
Missing chargers, which are inexpensive but make a kit incomplete

Identifying and dating yours

The model number on the nameplate confirms which battery platform the tool takes
Photograph the battery label showing the amp-hour rating, and press the charge gauge if it has one
Say whether the tool is brushed or brushless, as it is printed on the housing and changes the price

What lifts any circular saw, whatever the label

Saws are judged on the base plate and guard, because a bent plate makes accurate cutting impossible.

Flat, undamaged base plates
Retracting guards that spring back reliably
Recognised trade brands with blade availability
Rip fence and blade spanner included

And what pulls one down

Bent base plates, which prevent square cuts
Sticking or damaged blade guards, a safety issue
Worn arbor and bearing play
Missing fences and spanners

Working out what yours is worth

Lay the base plate on a flat surface and check for rock
Retract the guard and confirm it snaps back
Check for play at the blade arbor

What to state in the listing

Brand, model, blade diameter and maximum cut depth
Corded wattage, or battery platform and voltage for cordless
Whether a blade, guide rail, case or dust adapter is included
Guard function, cable condition and any fault

Brand, blade size and power: “Makita 190mm Circular Saw, 1200W, Corded” or “DeWalt 18V Cordless Circular Saw, Body Only”. Blade diameter is the search. On cordless tools say body only or how many batteries, because it changes the price completely.

Preparing and photographing it

Test the lower guard repeatedly. If it sticks open, the saw is unsafe and must not be sold as working.
Check the cable for nicks along its whole length, and the plug for damage.
Test the depth and bevel adjustments, and note the blade size and whether a blade is included.

The saw from the side, whole, on a bench
The lower guard in the closed position
The base plate and depth and bevel adjusters
The cable and plug, plus the rating plate and any damage

When it sells best, and handing it over

Lifts in spring as projects start and before Christmas. Trade brands sell within days; unbranded tools compete on price alone.

Heavy and awkward. Remove the blade or ensure the guard is secured for transport, and box it properly — an exposed blade in a parcel is dangerous to whoever handles it.

What buyers ask

Do old and new batteries fit the same tools?

On this platform the battery system has stayed compatible for many years, which is its main selling point. Quote the model so buyers can confirm.

Is a bare tool worth listing?

Yes, because many buyers already own batteries. Say clearly that no battery or charger is included and price it accordingly.

How much is a Ryobi circular saw worth?

Roughly £32 to £189 depending on condition, against £30 to £180 for circular saws 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 £110 for a Ryobi circular saw, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:

Platform	Fee	You keep
Poshmark	−£22	£88
eBay	−£15	£95
Mercari	−£11	£99
Etsy	−£7	£103
WishThrift	−£0	£110

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 circular saw for the title, handover and timing, or the general circular saw value guide if yours is not a Ryobi.