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Precision Blocks Price Analysis

Current market data for 5,228 precision blocks listed on eBay.

What you'll usually pay

$46.87 typical price
Most are between$19โ€“$245
Brand new$46.68
Used$59.99
On sale now5,228

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 29% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in aluminum blocks and unbranded options, both showing significant price drops of -37% and -25% respectively. Conversely, magnetic blocks and high-end brands like Mitutoyo command a premium, with deltas reaching up to 136%.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Aluminum 424 on sale$29.58 ยท 37% cheaper
Unbranded 1,478 on sale$35 ยท 25% cheaper
Bench Block 92 on sale$37.99 ยท 19% cheaper
Precision Setup Block 931 on sale$40.38 ยท 14% cheaper
Step Block 194 on sale$42.74 ยท 9% cheaper

Price by block type

Bench Block
$37.99-19%
Precision Setup Block
$40.38-14%
Step Block
$42.74-9%
Angle Block
$52.87+13%
Fixture Block
$69.99+49%
Magnetic Block
$89.99+92%

Why? Prices vary by functionality, with Magnetic Blocks at 89.99 and Bench Blocks at 37.99.

Price by brand

Unbranded
$35-25%
Brown & Sharpe
$80+71%
Starrett
$97.55+108%
Fowler
$99.25+112%
Mitutoyo
$111+136%
Suburban
$140+199%

Why? Brand prestige drives a wide gap between Unbranded at 35 and Suburban at 139.95.

Price by shape

Square
$45.81-2%
Rectangular
$50+7%
V Block
$49.95+7%
Lathe Tool Block
$60.27+29%
Round
$62.87+34%
Gripper Block
$69.99+49%

Why? Specialized geometries like Gripper Blocks (69.99) cost more than standard Square blocks (45.81).

Price by block material

Aluminum
$29.58-37%
Not Specified
$48.28+3%
Cast Iron
$48.7+4%
Steel
$48.91+4%
Metal
$54.25+16%
Hardened Steel
$59.82+28%

Why? Material hardness affects cost, ranging from Aluminum at 29.58 to Hardened Steel at 59.82.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the price difference between new and used blocks?

The median price for new blocks is 46.68, while used blocks have a higher median of 59.99.

Which brand is the most expensive on the secondary market?

Suburban blocks have the highest median price at 139.95.

Are aluminum blocks cheaper than steel blocks?

Yes, aluminum blocks have a median price of 29.58 compared to 48.91 for steel blocks.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $19โ€“$245, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 29, 2026.