The short version
- Typical range: £25 – £140
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Furniture
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used TV unit is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for TV units, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £140 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £119 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £91 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £63 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £35 | 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 TV unit
- Solid wood and quality veneer
- Cable management ports already cut
- Working drawers and doors
- Sizes suited to common television widths
What lowers it
- Sagging particleboard shelves
- Chipped edges and lifting veneer
- Damaged glass shelves and doors
- Very large units suiting few rooms
How to work out what yours is worth
- Sight along shelves for sag
- Measure the width and state the maximum TV size
- Check every door and drawer
Once you have those three answers you can place your own TV unit 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
How should I describe a TV unit?
By width and maximum television size it supports. That is the practical question buyers have and it is often missing from listings.
Do glass shelves matter?
They look good but chip easily. Check every edge, since a chipped glass shelf is both a safety and value issue.
Are TV units worth much?
Modest sums unless solid wood or a design piece. They sell quickly though, because most households need one.
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