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Capacitor Market Prices

Current market data for 2,854 capacitors listed on eBay.

What you'll usually pay

$9.99 typical price
Most are between$4$25
Brand new$9.99
Used$10.8
On sale now2,854

💡 Used ones cost about 8% more here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in Acoustic Electric Guitar components, which sit 40% below the market median. Premium pricing is driven by Fender branded parts, which command a 50% premium.

💚 Best value for your money

Acoustic Electric Guitar 314 on sale$5.95 · 40% cheaper
Cigar Box Guitar 788 on sale$7.34 · 27% cheaper
Bass Guitar 1,448 on sale$8.44 · 16% cheaper
Cornell Dubilier 177 on sale$9.07 · 9% cheaper
Travel Guitar 172 on sale$9.44 · 6% cheaper

Price by brand

Cornell Dubilier
$9.07-9%
Mallory
$10.14+2%
Unbranded
$11.99+20%
Vishay Sprague
$12.79+28%
CTS
$13.81+38%
Fender
$15+50%

Why? Prices vary by manufacturer reputation, ranging from Cornell Dubilier at 9.07 to Fender at 15.

Price by to fit

Acoustic Electric Guitar
$5.95-40%
Cigar Box Guitar
$7.34-27%
Bass Guitar
$8.44-16%
Travel Guitar
$9.44-6%
Lap & Pedal Steel Guitar
$9.51-5%
Electric Guitar
$9.56-4%

Why? Application-specific requirements drive costs, with Acoustic Electric Guitar parts at 5.95 and Electric Guitar parts at 9.56.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical price for a capacitor on eBay?

The market median price is 9.99.

Which brand offers the lowest median price?

Cornell Dubilier has the lowest median price at 9.07.

Are used capacitors more expensive than new ones?

Yes, the used median is 10.8 compared to the new median of 9.99.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $4$25, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 4, 2026.

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