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Medical Scissors Pricing

Analysis of 31,632 eBay listings for medical scissors and shears.

What you'll usually pay

$12.99 typical price
Most are between$8โ€“$75
Brand new$13.74
Used$35
On sale now31,632

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 155% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

Value is found in Operating Scissors, which are 24% below the market median. High-end brands like Aesculap and V. Mueller command significant premiums, with price increases exceeding 200%.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Operating Scissors 4,208 on sale$9.9 ยท 24% cheaper
S.S 2,263 on sale$10.8 ยท 17% cheaper
A2ZSCILAB 674 on sale$10.99 ยท 15% cheaper
Bandage Scissors 5,977 on sale$11.99 ยท 8% cheaper
Operating/Dissecting Scissors 2,060 on sale$11.9 ยท 8% cheaper

Price by scissors type

Operating Scissors
$9.9-24%
Bandage Scissors
$11.99-8%
Operating/Dissecting Scissors
$11.9-8%
Iris Scissors
$14.99+15%
Mayo Scissors
$17.49+35%
Metzenbaum Scissors
$25.99+100%

Why? Prices vary by surgical specialization, ranging from 9.9 for Operating Scissors to 25.99 for Metzenbaum Scissors.

Price by brand

S.S
$10.8-17%
A2ZSCILAB
$10.99-15%
Unbranded
$15.77+21%
Miltex
$37.21+186%
V. Mueller
$39.49+204%
Aesculap
$39.99+208%

Why? A wide gap exists between budget labels like S.S at 10.8 and professional grade Aesculap at 39.99.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical cost of a new pair of medical scissors?

The median price for new items is 13.74.

Which type of medical scissors is the most affordable?

Operating Scissors have the lowest median price at 9.9.

How do premium brands compare to the market median?

While the market median is 12.99, brands like Miltex, V. Mueller, and Aesculap range from 37.21 to 39.99.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $8โ€“$75, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 29, 2026.