SMEG Hobs Resale Value

SMEG hobs: price by condition

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 SMEG

• The retro FAB refrigerators, which are the products the brand is known for and are bought as furniture as much as appliances
• Small appliances in the retro line — kettles, toasters and stand mixers — which sell quickly and ship easily
• Less common colourways, which were produced in smaller numbers and are searched for specifically by people matching a kitchen
• Units with unmarked enamel and intact chrome, since the finish is the entire reason for the premium

What pulls SMEG resale value down

• Chipped or rusted enamel, which cannot be repaired invisibly and undermines the one thing the buyer is paying for
• Dented door panels on the retro fridges, which are a curved pressing and effectively impossible to replace
• Failed door seals and thermostats, which are ordinary faults but expensive relative to what a used unit fetches
• Yellowed cream and pastel finishes, where the coating has discoloured with age and cannot be evened out

Identifying and dating yours

1. The model and serial are on a label inside the door or on the rear — photograph it, since colour and size vary widely across similar-looking models
2. Photograph the whole exterior in daylight from several angles, because on this brand cosmetic condition is most of the price
3. State the exact colour name, as buyers are usually matching an existing kitchen and will not accept an approximation

What lifts any hob, whatever the label

Hobs are built-in, so the cut-out dimensions matter as much as the condition when a buyer decides whether it fits.

• Induction hobs, which are most in demand
• All burners or zones working evenly
• Unscratched glass or intact enamel
• Original pan supports and control knobs

And what pulls one down

• Cracked glass, which makes the hob unusable
• Failed zones or burners
• Missing pan supports and knobs
• Older gas hobs, which sell for less

Working out what yours is worth

1. Test every zone or burner at full power
2. Measure the cut-out dimensions precisely
3. Check the glass for chips and cracks

What to state in the listing

• Overall dimensions and the required cut-out aperture
• Fuel type and electrical load or gas type
• Number of zones or burners and control type
• Which zones have been tested and work, and any glass damage

Type, width and fuel: “60cm Induction Hob, 4 Zone, Touch Control”. Width is the search and the type is the hard filter, since induction needs compatible pans and a heavier supply. Say if the glass is undamaged, which buyers assume it is not.

Preparing and photographing it

1. Measure the cut-out aperture as well as the overall dimensions, since that is what has to fit.
2. Establish the fuel and supply: gas, standard electric, or induction needing a dedicated circuit.
3. Clean it thoroughly and test every zone or burner, noting which work.

1. The hob from directly above, clean, whole
2. The underside showing the connection and any cabling
3. The rating plate with model and electrical load
4. Each zone or burner, plus any chip, crack or scratch in the glass

When it sells best, and handing it over

Lifts around kitchen refits in spring and early autumn. Induction hobs in standard widths sell fastest.

Collection, and support it flat — glass tops crack if flexed. Never let a gas hob be disconnected by anyone unqualified.

What buyers ask

Does a small chip really affect the price?

On SMEG, yes. The appliances are bought for their appearance, so enamel damage matters far more than it would on a conventional white machine.

How should I photograph a large appliance for sale?

In daylight, from several angles, with the door open and closed, plus a close shot of the rating label. Buyers arranging collection want to see everything before they travel.

How much is a SMEG hob worth?

Roughly £52 to £234 depending on condition, against £40 to £180 for hobs 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 £143 for a SMEG hob, against what the commission marketplaces would deduct:

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 hob for the title, handover and timing, or the general hob value guide if yours is not a SMEG.

See also: all SMEG value guides · value guides by brand · buying a hob · Kitchen & Appliances · condition grades.