Guides to buying and selling used music gear
Practical guides to valuing, buying and selling second-hand music gear in the UK.
How to spot a scam when buying music gear on Marketplace
Scams on second-hand music gear in the UK: deposits, fake payment proof, verification codes, fakes and stolen gear, and what to do if you have paid.
eBay fees for musical instruments in the UK (2026)
What eBay UK charges when you sell music gear: private sellers, business sellers, the Buyer Protection fee and VAT, with worked examples.
The best time to buy and sell music gear in the UK
When second-hand music gear sells fastest in the UK, when it is cheapest to buy, and how to time a sale through the year.
Buying a first instrument second-hand: a guide for parents
How to buy a used digital piano, guitar or electronic drum kit for a child in the UK: what to get, what to check and what to pay.
Which music gear holds its value? UK resale data
How much of its new price popular second-hand music gear keeps in the UK, model by model and by category, from the flipper price guide.
Common faults on used music gear, and what they cost to fix
Every fault the flipper price guide lists across its UK second-hand gear models, what each fix typically costs, and when to walk away.
Is it a good price? Checking a used music gear listing
How to tell if a used music gear listing on Facebook Marketplace is a fair price: the exact model, sold prices, condition, faults, fakes and your offer.
The best music gear to flip on Marketplace (UK)
Which second-hand music gear sells fast in the UK, which sits for weeks, and what to avoid: DJ controllers, amps, interfaces, synths and more.
What is my guitar worth? A UK guide
How to value a second-hand guitar in the UK: identify it, check real sold prices, adjust for condition, and where to sell for the best price.
How to spot a fake Shure SM58 or SM7B
Six two-minute checks that separate a real SM58 from a counterfeit: start with the price, then weight (about 300g), grille, foam, finish and sound.
What to check before buying a used synth
Eight checks to run on a second-hand synth, drum machine or groovebox, in order, with what a problem looks like and what it usually costs to fix.
Used prices by category
What popular models sell for in working order, with the checks and usual faults for each.
- Electric guitars (8 models)
- Guitar amps (4 models)
- Synths, drum machines and samplers (17 models)
- DJ gear (5 models)
- Turntables (3 models)
- Audio interfaces (5 models)
- Microphones (5 models)
- Studio monitors (4 models)
- Guitar effects (4 models)
- Digital pianos (9 models)
- Electronic drum kits (1 model)
Comparing two models?
Popular models side by side: used prices, the difference and which to buy.
Is it worth flipping?
The flip profit calculator works out the fees, postage and profit on a buy-to-sell, and the most you should pay for the return you want.