How much is a used dresser worth?
A used dresser in good condition keeps about 46% of its original price at 3 years on this calculator's curve. If yours cost $600 new, that works out to roughly $200–$350 as a realistic asking range, with fair market around $280. Use the calculator above to adjust for your exact age, condition, and brand tier.
Why do solid wood dressers hold their value?
They last, and they can be renewed. A solid-wood dresser can be sanded, refinished, or painted into a new piece, so buyers — including flippers — pay for the bones, not the current look. Flat-pack dressers can't be refinished, so their value only goes one way.
Is an IKEA dresser worth selling used?
Usually yes, but price it to move. Include the model name (Hemnes, Malm, Koppang…) in the title — IKEA buyers search by model — and note whether it has survived a previous disassembly. If the fair value comes out under $20, free stuff gets it picked up fastest.
Should I sell my dresser before a long-distance move?
Full-service long-distance movers effectively charge about $0.50–$0.80 per pound. At roughly 130 lb, moving a dresser adds about $65–$105 to the bill — if that is more than its resale value, sell it before moving day and rebuy at your destination.