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Bakelite Price Analysis

Current market data for 2,138 Bakelite listings shows a median price of 19.95.

What you'll usually pay

$19.95 typical price
Most are between$6โ€“$58
Brand new$15
Used$18.97
On sale now2,138

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 26% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in Triangle shapes (-36% delta) and 2-Hole Flat Buttons (-27% delta). Conversely, Marbles command a significant premium with an 88% increase over the median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

2-Hole Flat Button 69 on sale$14.5 ยท 27% cheaper
Round 1,123 on sale$16.97 ยท 15% cheaper
Vintage Original 1,405 on sale$17.5 ยท 12% cheaper
Shank Button 153 on sale$17.79 ยท 11% cheaper
Antique Original 109 on sale$17.78 ยท 11% cheaper

Price by shape

Triangle
$12.74-36%
Round
$16.97-15%
Square
$18-10%
Flower
$17.95-10%
Novelty
$20
Pearl
$22.48+13%

Why? Prices vary by form, with Pearl shapes highest at 22.48 and Triangle shapes lowest at 12.74.

Price by type

2-Hole Flat Button
$14.5-27%
Shank Button
$17.79-11%
Buttons
$18-10%
4-Hole Flat Button
$25+25%
Lot
$25.99+30%
Marble
$37.5+88%

Why? Specialty items like Marbles reach 37.5, while 2-Hole Flat Buttons are lower at 14.5.

Price by original/reproduction

Unknown
$12.7-36%
Vintage Original
$17.5-12%
Antique Original
$17.78-11%
Not Specified
$18.97-5%

Why? Vintage Originals are priced at 17.5, while items with Unknown status are lower at 12.7.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical price for a vintage original Bakelite piece?

The median price for Vintage Original items is 17.5.

Which Bakelite shape is the most affordable?

Triangle shapes have the lowest median price at 12.74.

How do Bakelite marbles compare to the general market price?

Marbles have a median price of 37.5, which is an 88% increase over the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $6โ€“$58, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 20, 2026.