The short version
- Typical range: £60 – £400
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Electronics
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used TV is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for TVs, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £400 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £340 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £260 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £180 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £100 | 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
- OLED and higher-end panels, which hold value best
- A screen with no burn-in, dead pixels or backlight banding
- Original stand, remote and power lead
- A smart platform still receiving app updates
What lowers it
- Burn-in on OLED panels from static logos
- Dead backlight zones showing as dark patches
- Missing or replaced remote, often proprietary
- Older smart platforms where apps no longer install
How to work out what yours is worth
- Display a plain white and a plain grey full-screen image to reveal panel faults
- Confirm the remote, stand and power lead are all present
- Note the exact model number from the rear panel
Once you have those three answers you can place your own TV 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
Is a second-hand TV worth buying or selling?
Both, though prices fall quickly. Higher-end panels hold value best, and buyers are mostly checking for burn-in and backlight faults rather than age.
What is burn-in and which TVs get it?
A permanent faint ghost of static content, mainly affecting OLED panels. It shows most clearly on plain grey backgrounds.
Who collects a second-hand TV?
Almost always the buyer. Large screens are awkward and risky to post, so most sell as collection only.
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