Ryobi Jigsaw Tools Resale Value

A used Ryobi jigsaw tool is typically worth £21 to £116 (approximately $28 to $155), against £20 to £110 for jigsaw tools 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 jigsaw tools: price by condition

Condition	Typical
New with Tags	£116 (~$155)
Like New	£99 (~$131)
Good	£75 (~$100)
Fair	£52 (~$70)
For Parts	£29 (~$39)

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 jigsaw tool, whatever the label

Jigsaws are simple and durable, so the blade clamp and base plate decide whether one is worth buying.

Tool-free blade clamps that grip firmly
Flat, undamaged base plates
Recognised trade brands
Variable speed and orbital action

And what pulls one down

Worn blade clamps that drop blades
Bent base plates preventing square cuts
Failing speed controls
Cheap unbranded jigsaws

Working out what yours is worth

Fit a blade and check the clamp holds firmly
Lay the base plate on a flat surface
Run it through the speed range

What to state in the listing

Brand, model, and wattage or battery voltage
Maximum cutting depth in wood and metal
Whether it has orbital action, variable speed and a tilting base
Whether blades, a case or dust extraction adapter are included

Brand, power and features: “Bosch Jigsaw, 650W, Orbital Action, Tool-Free Blade Change”. Orbital action and tool-free blade change are both real searches. On cordless, say the battery platform and whether cells are included.

Preparing and photographing it

Check the blade guide roller behind the blade for wear, which is what causes wandering cuts.
Test the tool-free blade clamp if it has one, and confirm it grips a blade firmly.
Run it through its speed and orbital settings and check the base plate tilts and locks.

The jigsaw from the side, whole
The blade clamp and guide roller close up
The base plate, showing the tilt scale
The cable or battery, plus the rating plate and any crack or wear

When it sells best, and handing it over

Lifts in spring as projects start and before Christmas as gifts. Trade brands sell within days.

Remove the blade before posting and tape it separately, or ship without one. A loose blade cuts through packaging and is dangerous to handle.

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 jigsaw tool worth?

Roughly £21 to £116 depending on condition, against £20 to £110 for jigsaw tools 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 £68 for a Ryobi jigsaw tool, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:

Platform	Fee	You keep
Poshmark	−£14	£54
eBay	−£9	£59
Mercari	−£7	£61
Etsy	−£4	£64
WishThrift	−£0	£68

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