Pricing a used TV at the pawn counter
Short answer: note the exact model, screen size and panel type, test the screen for faults, check the remote and stand are included, and price from real recent sales of the same or a very similar model. TVs lose value quickly, so recent sales matter most.
What decides the price
- Screen size. The first thing buyers look at.
- Panel type. Technologies such as OLED and LED sell at different price levels.
- Resolution and features. 4K, HDR and smart functions.
- Brand and age. Newer models hold value better.
Read the model number
The model number on the back label tells you the size, the series and often the year. Two TVs of the same size from the same brand can be very different products.
Test before you lend
- Show a plain white, a black and a coloured image to spot dead pixels, lines, bright patches or burn-in.
- Check sound, inputs, and that the smart menu opens.
- Make sure the remote and the stand or wall bracket are there.
- Look for cracks in the panel, which are usually not worth repairing.
Storage and selling
Large TVs take space and need careful handling. That cost belongs in your loan percentage for this category.
How PawnMeter helps
The clerk types the brand, model and condition. PawnMeter shows what comparable TVs really sold for recently at participating shops, or that there are no comparable sales.
PawnMeter: Type the item. PawnMeter shows the resale price and a suggested loan, calculated only from what comparable items really sold for. When there is not enough data, it says so instead of guessing.
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