The short version
- Typical range: £60 – £350
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Electronics
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used tablet is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for tablets, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £350 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £297 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £227 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £157 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £87 | 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 tablet
- Recent models still receiving OS updates
- Larger storage and cellular connectivity
- A screen free of dead pixels and delamination
- Original charger, case and stylus where applicable
What lowers it
- Devices past their update window, which lose most of their value
- Battery that no longer holds a useful charge
- Budget models, which sell for very little
- Any account lock still attached
How to work out what yours is worth
- Note the exact model and check it still takes OS updates
- Charge fully and time realistic use
- Compare sold listings for that model and storage
Once you have those three answers you can place your own tablet 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 tablets worth selling?
Yes, though most non-Apple tablets sell for modest sums. Even older devices find buyers as reading, kitchen and children’s devices.
What makes a tablet lose value fastest?
Falling out of the software update window. Once security updates stop, buyers discount heavily whatever the physical condition.
Should I include the charger and case?
Yes. They cost little individually but their absence gives buyers an easy reason to negotiate down.
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