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Paints Price Analysis

Analysis of 94,154 paint listings on eBay to determine current market value.

What you'll usually pay

$12.88 typical price
Most are between$4โ€“$55
Brand new$12.99
Used$19.97
On sale now94,154

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 54% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in Blue paints (-38%) and Mr. Hobby brand (-23%). Conversely, Multicolor sets command a premium at 61% above the median.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

Blue 8,218 on sale$8 ยท 38% cheaper
Green 11,512 on sale$8.69 ยท 33% cheaper
Gray 12,137 on sale$9.57 ยท 26% cheaper
Black 5,905 on sale$9.7 ยท 25% cheaper
Mr. Hobby 5,929 on sale$9.95 ยท 23% cheaper

Price by brand

Mr. Hobby
$9.95-23%
MIG
$9.99-22%
Testors
$9.99-22%
Revell
$10.99-15%
Tamiya
$10.99-15%
Acrylicos Vallejo
$13.83+7%

Why? Prices vary by manufacturer, with Acrylicos Vallejo at 13.83 and Mr. Hobby at 9.95.

Price by color

Blue
$8-38%
Green
$8.69-33%
Gray
$9.57-26%
Black
$9.7-25%
White
$9.97-23%
Multicolor
$20.75+61%

Why? Single colors like Blue are cheaper at 8, while Multicolor sets peak at 20.75.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical price for a new paint listing?

The median price for new paints is 12.99.

Which brand is among the most affordable options?

Mr. Hobby has a median price of 9.95, which is 23% below the market median.

Are used paints more expensive than new ones?

Yes, the used median is 19.97 compared to the new median of 12.99.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $4โ€“$55, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 27, 2026.