The short version
- Typical range: £15 – £90
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Sports & Outdoors
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used scooter is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for scooters, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £90 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £76 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £58 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £40 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £22 | 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 scooter
- Recognised scooter brands with parts available
- Smooth-running wheels with no flat spots
- Working folding mechanisms and locks
- Undamaged decks with grip tape intact
What lowers it
- Flat-spotted or seized wheels
- Cracked decks, particularly at the folding joint
- Failed folding locks with play
- Worn-through grip tape
How to work out what yours is worth
- Roll it and listen for wheel bearing noise
- Fold and unfold it checking the lock holds
- Inspect the deck around the folding joint
Once you have those three answers you can place your own scooter 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 I check on a used scooter?
The folding joint and the wheels. Cracks at the joint are a safety issue and flat-spotted wheels make it unpleasant to ride.
Can wheels be replaced?
On recognised brands yes, and cheaply. Worn wheels are not a reason to avoid an otherwise sound scooter.
Do children’s and adult scooters differ?
Considerably in weight rating and deck size. State which it is and the maximum rider weight if marked.
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