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Candle Market Prices

Analysis of 59,432 candle listings to determine current market value.

What you'll usually pay

$14.99 typical price

Most are between$6–$36

Brand new$15

Used$17.79

On sale now59,432

💡 Used ones cost about 19% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in Easter candles, which sit 9% below the market median. Conversely, Halloween candles command a premium, trading 27% higher than the average.

📈 Price history

Tracked daily since June 22, 2026 — median $14.99 → $12.99 (-13%).

🔄 What changed

Jul 28▲ PRICEMedian price rose 7% ($13.98 → $15)

Jul 26▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 6% ($14.9 → $14)

Jul 17▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 6% ($15.9 → $15)

Jul 16▲ PRICEMedian price rose 6% ($15 → $15.9)

Jul 15▲ PRICEMedian price rose 5% ($14.25 → $15)

Jul 14▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 5% ($14.99 → $14.25)

Jul 13▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 6% ($15.99 → $14.99)

Jul 12▲ PRICEMedian price rose 10% ($14.53 → $15.99)

Jul 8▲ PRICEMedian price rose 7% ($13.95 → $14.99)

Jul 7▲ PRICEMedian price rose 7% ($12.99 → $13.95)

Jul 5▲ PRICEMedian price rose 5% ($13 → $13.6)

Jul 4▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 13% ($14.99 → $13)

💚 Best value for your money

Easter 2,174 on sale$13.62 · 9% cheaper

1970-1979 1,815 on sale$14.2 · 5% cheaper

1980-1989 3,019 on sale$14.79 · 1% cheaper

Price by occasion

Easter

$13.62-9%

Thanksgiving

$14.99

Winter

$14.99

Christmas

$15.71+5%

All Occasions

$16.12+8%

Halloween

$18.99+27%

Why? Prices vary by seasonal demand, with Halloween highest at 18.99 and Easter lowest at 13.62.

Price by time period manufactured

1970-1979

$14.2-5%

1980-1989

$14.79-1%

1960-1969

$15.73+5%

1920-1949

$16.5+10%

1940-1949

$17.9+19%

1950-1959

$18+20%

Why? Older vintage items carry a premium, with 1950-1959 candles peaking at 18 and 1970-1979 being the lowest at 14.2.

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Common questions

What is the typical price for a new candle?

The median price for new candles is 15.

Are vintage candles more expensive than modern ones?

Yes, candles from 1950-1959 have a median price of 18, while those from 1970-1979 are 14.2.

Which holiday candle is the most expensive?

Halloween candles are the most expensive with a median price of 18.99.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $6–$36, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 22, 2026.