Manuals & Magazines Market Value
Current market statistics for technical manuals and magazines based on 10,320 listings.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Used ones cost about 9% more here.
👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in SAMS brand publications, which sit 32% below the market median. Handbooks and magazines also offer discounts of 28% and 20% respectively compared to standard manuals.
💚 Best value for your money
Price by brand
Why? Prices vary by publisher, with Icom at 24 and SAMS at 16.98.
Price by type
Why? Specialized formats differ in cost, ranging from Handbooks at 18 to Manuals at 24.95.
🛒 Some on sale right now
Common questions
What is the median price for a manual in this category?
The median price for a manual is 24.95.
Which brand offers the lowest median price?
SAMS offers the lowest median price at 16.98.
How do handbook prices compare to the market median?
Handbooks have a median price of 18, which is 28% below the market median.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $14–$40, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 2, 2026.