The short version
- Typical range: £10 – £45
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Baby & Kids Items
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used sterilizer is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for sterilizers, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £45 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £38 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £29 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £20 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £11 | 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 sterilizer
- Electric steam sterilisers with clear elements
- Recognised bottle and nursery brands
- Complete with racks, tongs and lids
- Larger capacities taking multiple bottles
What lowers it
- Heavy limescale on the element
- Missing racks and tongs
- Cracked lids
- Microwave sterilisers, which sell for very little
How to work out what yours is worth
- Descale it fully and photograph the clean interior
- Run a cycle to confirm it heats and switches off
- Confirm racks, tongs and lid are present
Once you have those three answers you can place your own sterilizer 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.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
Are used sterilisers worth selling?
Electric steam sterilisers sell reasonably. Microwave ones sell for very little because they are inexpensive new.
Does limescale matter?
Yes, both visually and functionally. Descale before photographing — it makes a substantial difference.
Should it be cleaned before selling?
Thoroughly, and say so. It is going to be used for a baby’s bottles, so hygiene is the buying decision.
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