How Much Are Power Tools Worth?
Used power tools are one of the most reliable flips there is: tradespeople and DIYers always need them, prices are stable, and value is easy to verify. Brand tier is everything — professional lines (Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita) hold 40–60% of retail used, while consumer brands drop to 10–20%. Batteries included can double a cordless tool's price.
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What power tools actually sold for
Short answer: Based on 119 real completed eBay sales in the US (checked November 5, 2026), power tools typically sold for $55–$1,138 (median per model): Festool Domino DF 500 at about $1,138, DeWalt DCD771 drill/driver (tool only) at about $55.
Real completed sales on eBay in the US — what buyers paid, not what sellers are asking. Each sale is checked to be the exact item; graded copies, lots, parts and Best Offer sales (where eBay hides the real price) are left out. Updated November 5, 2026 · 119 sales checked.
"Pay at most to flip" is FlipTip's rule of thumb for resellers — the typical sale ÷ 1.6, which leaves room for eBay's fee (about 13%), shipping and a solid profit; "—" = too cheap to flip one at a time. Tap a price to work out your own number.
"Typical sale" is the median. "Most sold between" is the middle of the market — the middle 70% of sales when there are six or more, otherwise the lowest to the highest. Your item's condition, completeness and exact version move it inside — or outside — that range, so scan yours for its own number — or see how to check eBay sold prices yourself.
Flipping power tools?
At the stall the question isn't what it's worth — it's the most you can pay and still make money after the fees and the shipping label. The "Pay at most to flip" column above gives a starting number for each model.
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What decides the value of power tools
Brand tier
Pro: Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, Bosch Blue, Hilti (highest resale). Mid: Ryobi, Bosch Green, Craftsman. Budget brands barely resell.
Batteries & charger
On cordless tools, working batteries are half the value — a bare tool vs. a kit with 2 batteries + charger can differ 2–3x.
Condition & function
Tools are bought to work: test it, show it running. Cosmetic wear is expected and barely matters; a burnt smell kills the sale.
Vintage exception
Old US/German-made tools (pre-1980 Milwaukee, older Festo/Festool, Porter-Cable) have enthusiast demand for build quality.
Typical price ranges
Broad secondhand-market ranges to orient you — the exact value of your item depends on the precise model, edition and condition. Scan it for the real number.
💡 How FlipTip prices it
Point your camera at the item. FlipTip identifies the exact model, edition and era, checks real listings on your country's marketplaces, and gives you a price range, a sell-speed score and a worth-it-or-skip verdict — before you buy or sell.
You also see the most to pay at the stall and your profit after fees. On paid plans and the free trial, in countries with a local eBay, the price comes with the item’s real completed sales — with dates you can open and check.
Power Tools — FAQ
What used power tools sell fastest?
Cordless drills, impact drivers and circular saws from Milwaukee, DeWalt and Makita — with batteries. Scan any tool at a garage sale and FlipTip shows its current used price and how fast it sells in your area.
Are old corded tools worth anything?
Working corded tools from pro brands sell steadily at lower prices ($20–$80). Vintage US/German-made tools have a separate enthusiast market that pays more.
How do I price tools with no batteries?
As 'bare tool' — check the bare-tool price specifically, typically 40–60% of the kit price. Dead batteries still sell for rebuilds; include them.
Resale prices of exact models
Each page shows what that one model actually sold for on eBay, what you keep after fees and the latest sales.
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