Memory Card Market Value
Analysis of 25,057 memory card listings to determine current market pricing.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in 16 GB cards and SDHC formats, both seeing price drops of 33% to 34%. Conversely, high-capacity 256 GB cards and UHS Speed Class 3 options are commanding premiums, with deltas of 76% and 121% respectively.
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Price by storage capacity
Why? Prices scale with size, ranging from 22.95 for 16 GB to 60 for 256 GB.
Price by format
Why? Modern MicroSD and SDXC formats command higher prices (41.99 and 49.99) than legacy SDHC (22.47).
Price by brand
Why? SanDisk leads the market at 44.18, while unbranded options are the cheapest at 25.12.
Price by speed class
Why? Performance tiers create a wide gap between Class 4 (16.99) and UHS Speed Class 3 (74.99).
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Common questions
What is the price difference between new and used memory cards?
New cards have a median price of 45.5, while used cards have a median of 34.62.
Which brand is the most expensive on average?
SanDisk has the highest median price among brands at 44.18.
Are high-capacity cards more expensive than low-capacity ones?
Yes, 256 GB cards have a median price of 60, whereas 16 GB cards have a median of 22.95.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $9–$288, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 5, 2026.