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Machine Bobbins & Thread Market Value

Current market data for 4,929 machine bobbins and thread listings.

What you'll usually pay

$31.82 typical price
Most are between$13$105
Brand new$32.98
Used$33.99
On sale now4,929

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in thread, which sits 6% below the market median. Sets and kits command a significant premium, priced 56% higher than the average listing.

💚 Best value for your money

Madeira 2,358 on sale$20 · 37% cheaper
Metallic 215 on sale$23.74 · 25% cheaper
Sulky 169 on sale$24.5 · 23% cheaper
Brother 159 on sale$25 · 21% cheaper
Thread 8,148 on sale$29.99 · 6% cheaper

Price by type

Thread
$29.99-6%
Not Specified
$30.2-5%
Bobbin
$33.83+6%
Set/Kit
$49.78+56%

Why? Kits are the most expensive at 49.78 while individual thread is the cheapest at 29.99.

Price by thread type

Metallic
$23.74-25%
Rayon
$29.99-6%
Cotton
$29.95-6%
Not Specified
$30.2-5%
Polyester
$35+10%
Nylon
$47.95+51%

Why? Nylon thread reaches 47.95, whereas metallic thread is the lowest at 23.74.

Price by brand

Madeira
$20-37%
Sulky
$24.5-23%
Brother
$25-21%
Unbranded
$29.99-6%
Isacord
$32.5+2%
Coats
$36+13%

Why? Coats is the highest priced brand at 36, while Madeira is the lowest at 20.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a thread and bobbin set?

The median price for a Set/Kit is 49.78.

Which thread material is the most expensive?

Nylon thread has the highest median price at 47.95.

How does the price of Madeira brand compare to the market median?

Madeira has a median price of 20, which is 37% below the market average.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $13$105, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 4, 2026.