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General Purpose Relay Pricing

Analysis of 412,539 eBay listings for general purpose relays.

What you'll usually pay

$20.3 typical price
Most are between$10โ€“$252
Brand new$21.16
Used$30
On sale now412,539

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 42% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in 4-pin models and 40 A units, which are 24% and 16% below the market median respectively. High-end industrial brands like Siemens command a significant premium, trading at 182% above the median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

4-Pin 44,303 on sale$15.49 ยท 24% cheaper
40 A 13,105 on sale$17.08 ยท 16% cheaper
5-Pin 36,057 on sale$18.67 ยท 8% cheaper
6-Pin 15,380 on sale$19.99 ยท 2% cheaper
20 A 22,635 on sale$19.88 ยท 2% cheaper

Price by number of pins

4-Pin
$15.49-24%
5-Pin
$18.67-8%
6-Pin
$19.99-2%
14-Pin
$20.45+1%
8-Pin
$21.58+6%
11-Pin
$23.99+18%

Why? Price varies by complexity, from 4-Pin at 15.49 to 11-Pin at 23.99.

Price by maximum amperage

40 A
$17.08-16%
20 A
$19.88-2%
50 A
$29.99+48%
200 A
$30.18+49%
100 A
$35.75+76%
60 A
$38.34+89%

Why? Higher capacity units cost more, with 60 A at 38.34 compared to 40 A at 17.08.

Price by brand

Omron
$19.99-2%
Panasonic
$19.99-2%
Phoenix Contact
$30.5+50%
Bosch
$32.99+63%
Allen-Bradley
$41.27+103%
Siemens
$57.24+182%

Why? Industrial specialization drives costs, with Siemens at 57.24 and Omron at 19.99.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical cost for a new general purpose relay?

The median price for new units is 21.16.

Which brand is the most expensive on the secondary market?

Siemens is the most expensive with a median price of 57.24.

Are high-amperage relays significantly more expensive?

Yes, 60 A relays have a median price of 38.34, which is 89% above the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $10โ€“$252, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 1, 2026.