The short version
- Typical range: £20 – £85
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Electronics
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used scanner is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for scanners, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £85 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £72 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £55 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £38 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £21 | 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 scanner
- Current driver support for modern operating systems
- Higher optical resolutions
- Film and slide scanning capability
- Original power supply and cables
What lowers it
- Discontinued drivers, which make the unit unusable
- Dust and marks under the glass
- Failed lamps causing banding
- Very low resolution flatbeds
How to work out what yours is worth
- Confirm drivers exist for current operating systems
- Scan a plain white sheet to reveal marks and banding
- Check the power supply and cable are present
Once you have those three answers you can place your own scanner 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 limits a scanner’s value?
Driver support. Once the maker stops issuing drivers for current operating systems the scanner becomes hard to use.
How do I test a scanner?
Scan a plain white sheet. Marks under the glass and lamp banding both show up immediately.
Are film scanners worth more?
Yes, considerably. Film and slide scanning capability is in demand and worth stating prominently.
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