The short version
- Typical range: £60 – £400
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Tools & DIY
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used welder is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for welders, 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 welder
- Recognised brands with parts and consumables available
- Higher duty cycles for sustained work
- Complete with torch, earth clamp and leads
- Inverter models, which are lighter and more efficient
What lowers it
- Damaged torches and burnt leads
- Missing earth clamps
- Failed wire feed mechanisms on MIG units
- Discontinued models with no consumables
How to work out what yours is worth
- State the process: MIG, TIG, stick or multi-process
- Run a test bead if you are able
- Confirm torch, leads and clamp are present
Once you have those three answers you can place your own welder 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
What should I state when selling a welder?
The process type and duty cycle. Those are what buyers search on, and a listing without them is much harder to find.
What is duty cycle?
The proportion of ten minutes the welder can run continuously. Higher figures matter for sustained work.
Do consumables matter?
Yes. A welder needing discontinued tips or nozzles is much harder to sell whatever its condition.
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