How much is a used microwave worth?
A used microwave in good condition keeps about 30% of its original price at 3 years on this calculator's curve. If yours cost $200 new, that works out to roughly $45–$75 as a realistic asking range, with fair market around $60. Use the calculator above to adjust for your exact age, condition, and brand tier.
Is my old microwave worth selling?
Run the numbers above — microwaves start cheap, so a unit past the midpoint of its 9-year typical life often computes to under $20 of fair value. At that point, a free-stuff listing gets it picked up in days, which beats storing it or paying to dispose of it.
Do over-the-range microwaves resell?
Slowly. The buyer needs the same cutout and form factor, plus the mounting bracket and screws you hopefully kept. If you have them, photograph the hardware next to the unit; if not, price it down and say so — installers can improvise, but buyers discount uncertainty.
Should I sell my microwave before a long-distance move?
Full-service long-distance movers effectively charge about $0.50–$0.80 per pound. At roughly 35 lb, moving a microwave adds about $20–$30 to the bill — if that is more than its resale value, sell it before moving day and rebuy at your destination.
How long does a microwave last?
About 9 years of typical service, per InterNACHI's standard life-expectancy chart (based on the NAHB study of home components). Buyers price used appliances on the years remaining, so a microwave past that age should be priced to move fast or listed free.