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Current market statistics for 20,428 button listings on eBay.

What you'll usually pay

$30 typical price
Most are between$10$149
Brand new$25.98
Used$22.43
On sale now20,428

💡 Buying used saves about 14% here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in 4-Hole Flat Buttons, which trade 33% below the market median. Enamel buttons command the highest premium at 17% above the median, while Vintage Original pieces are discounted by 32%.

💚 Best value for your money

Unknown 209 on sale$15.99 · 47% cheaper
4-Hole Flat Button 288 on sale$19.99 · 33% cheaper
Vintage Original 1,736 on sale$20.26 · 32% cheaper
2-Hole Flat Button 438 on sale$21.49 · 28% cheaper
Brass 5,118 on sale$27.48 · 8% cheaper

Price by material

Brass
$27.48-8%
Celluloid
$27.49-8%
Assorted
$28-7%
Glass
$29.99
Metal
$29.99
Enamel
$35+17%

Why? Prices range from 27.48 for Brass to a high of 35 for Enamel.

Price by type

4-Hole Flat Button
$19.99-33%
2-Hole Flat Button
$21.49-28%
Shank Button
$27.75-7%
Lot
$29.76-1%
Stud/Jeans Button
$29.73-1%
Not Specified
$29.99

Why? 4-Hole Flat Buttons are the cheapest at 19.99, while Lots reach 29.76.

Price by original/reproduction

Unknown
$15.99-47%
Vintage Original
$20.26-32%
Antique Original
$28.99-3%
Not Specified
$29.95

Why? Unknown origin items are lowest at 15.99, while Antique Originals reach 28.99.

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Common questions

What is the median price for a new button versus a used one?

The median price for new buttons is 25.98, while used buttons have a median of 22.43.

Which button material is the most expensive?

Enamel buttons are the most expensive with a median price of 35.

How do Antique Original buttons price compared to the market median?

Antique Original buttons have a median price of 28.99, which is 3% below the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $10$149, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 6, 2026.