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Lighting Ballasts & Starters Market Value

Current market data for lighting ballasts and starters based on 23,732 listings.

What you'll usually pay

$33 typical price
Most are between$15$191
Brand new$32.75
Used$29.97
On sale now23,732

💡 Buying used saves about 8% here.

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found with Philips Advance, which sits 9% below the market median. Premium pricing is seen in Universal Lighting Technologies and Fulham, both exceeding the median by 19% and 16% respectively.

💚 Best value for your money

Philips Advance 2,156 on sale$30 · 9% cheaper
Universal 818 on sale$32.67 · 1% cheaper

Price by brand

Philips Advance
$30-9%
Universal
$32.67-1%
Advance
$34+3%
OSRAM
$34.25+4%
Fulham
$38.14+16%
Universal Lighting Technologies
$39.25+19%

Why? Price variance is driven by manufacturer, ranging from Philips Advance at 30 to Universal Lighting Technologies at 39.25.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical cost for a new lighting ballast?

The median price for new units is 32.75.

Which brand offers the lowest median price?

Philips Advance has the lowest median price at 30.

How do used ballast prices compare to the overall market?

Used ballasts have a median price of 29.97, compared to the overall market median of 33.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $15$191, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 30, 2026.