Beads Price Analysis
Analysis of 1,368 eBay listings for beads to determine market value by material, brand, and style.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Used ones cost about 205% more here.
👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in Glass beads with a median of 5. High-end value is concentrated in Porcelain (+301%) and Dugan brand beads (+341%). Used listings command a significant premium with a median of 15.22 compared to 4.99 for new items.
Price by material
Why? Prices range from 5 for Glass to 19.99 for Porcelain based on material rarity.
Price by production style
Why? Specialized styles like Elegant Glass (15.29) command higher prices than Vaseline glass (5).
Price by brand
Why? Branded items like Dugan (22) carry a significant premium over Unmarked beads (8).
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Common questions
What is the median price for new beads?
The median price for new beads is 4.99.
Which brand of beads has the highest median price?
Dugan beads have the highest median price at 22.
How do used bead prices compare to the market median?
Used beads have a median price of 15.22, which is higher than the overall market median of 4.99.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $3–$25, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 6, 2026.