Technics SL-1210 MK2: used price in the UK
What a used Technics SL-1210 MK2 sells for, what to check and what usually goes wrong. Updated October 2026.
| Used, working order | £460 - £785 |
|---|---|
| How fast it sells | Sells quickly |
What it sells for by condition
| Condition | What it sells for | When this band applies |
|---|---|---|
| New or mint | £530 - £905 | Sealed or never used |
| Excellent, like new | £495 - £850 | Barely used, no visible marks |
| Good working order | £460 - £785 | The range at the top of this page |
| Minor marks, fully working | £435 - £745 | A few chips or scratches mentioned |
| Well used, heavy wear | £405 - £690 | Worn, scuffed or road-worn |
| Faulty or for parts | £345 - £590 | Assumes the fault is fixable |
About this model
The classic DJ turntable, made from 1979 to 2010. Later versions (MK3 onwards, and the newer GR and MK7 models) are priced separately.
Check that it holds speed (watch the strobe dots), the pitch fader, the tonearm bearing and the RCA and earth leads. Cartridges and dust covers are often missing.
What to check before you buy
- Motor starts and holds speed (strobe on Technics)
- Tonearm bearing free, no play
- Stylus condition under a light
- Pitch fader
- Dust cover hinges
Common faults and rough repair costs
| Fault | Fix | Rough cost |
|---|---|---|
| Stylus / cartridge | Easy - DIY, no special tools | £15-£60 |
| No power | Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide | £3-£60 |
| Hum / buzz | Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide | £10-£60 |
Questions people ask about this model
How much is a Technics SL-1210 MK2 worth in the UK?
Between £460 and £785 for a working one, depending on condition, whether the dust cover and cartridge are present, and how well it holds speed. A pair is usually worth slightly less than two singles, because buyers of pairs are often DJs on a budget.
Is a faulty SL-1210 MK2 worth buying?
Often yes, and this is the model where the maths works in your favour. It is direct drive, so there is no belt to wear out, and the usual faults are cheap: a stylus or cartridge is £15-£60, and a hum or earth problem is usually a lead or an earth link, not the deck. What you are buying is the discount, so work out the repair before you offer, and treat a dead motor as the one fault that changes the deal.
What is the difference between an MK2 and an MK7?
The MK2 was made from 1979 to 2010 and is the one most people mean by a Technics 1200. The MK3 and later, and the newer GR and MK7 models, are priced separately and are not covered by this page. Check the badge on the plinth and the model number on the rear panel before you price anything, because sellers routinely list a later model as an MK2.
Why are some 1210s listed well above £785?
Three reasons: a low serial number or an early run, a full original box with the manual and the 45 rpm adapter, or a modified deck. A high asking price is not evidence that the deck is worth it. Check what completed listings for the same condition actually sold for before you pay above the range.
Selling one on
Technics 1200/1210 are gold. Audio-Technica LP120, Rega, Pro-Ject sell well. Suitcase / Crosley style players are worthless.
Remove the platter and counterweight for courier. Prefer collection.
Where this price comes from
This is the range the flipper extension uses for a used Technics SL-1210 MK2 in working order in the UK. It is a starting point, not a quote: condition, extras, the original box and where you are all move the price, and faulty ones sell for much less.
The condition bands above are the same multipliers the extension applies to a listing. On a live Marketplace listing, flipper checks that range against real sold prices and live eBay listings for the exact model, works out your profit after fees and flags faults the seller mentions. It is free while in testing. Join the testers.
Buying one to keep? The bands above are a fair price to pay for each condition. See how to check a listing.
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