Flash Bulbs & Tubes Market Value
Current market data for 2,301 flash bulbs and tubes listings on eBay.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in standard Bulbs, which are 29% below the median. Conversely, Flash Tubes and Softboxes show significant price increases of 200% and 252% respectively.
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Price by type
Why? Prices vary significantly by component, ranging from 14.12 for bulbs to 70.36 for softboxes.
Price by color
Why? Specialty colors like Gold command a premium at 62.92 compared to Blue at 14.49.
Price by light color
Why? Ultraviolet lighting is the most expensive at 71.97, while Blue is the lowest at 14.04.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a new flash bulb or tube?
The median price for new items is 19.99.
Are used flash bulbs significantly cheaper?
Used items have a median price of 15.
Which specific type of lighting has seen the highest price jump?
Softboxes have seen the highest increase at 252%.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $7–$139, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 6, 2026.