Chips & Programmers Price Trends
Current market data for 1,106 chips and programmers listings on eBay.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
The market median is 67.01, with new units commanding a premium at 81.93. Significant value spikes occur in automotive brands, with Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz seeing deltas of 159% and 150% respectively.
Price by brand
Why? Price variance is driven by automotive specialization, with Volkswagen at 173.43 compared to unspecified brands at 67.01.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a new programmer?
The median price for new items is 81.93.
How do automotive-branded chips compare to the general market?
Mercedes-Benz chips have a median of 167.23, which is a 150% increase over the market median.
Is there a significant price difference between new and used units?
New units have a median of 81.93, while used units have a median of 73.11.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $13–$239, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 17, 2026.