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Rules and Tapes Market Value

Analysis of 23,174 eBay listings for measuring rules and tapes.

What you'll usually pay

$19.99 typical price

Most are between$8–$87

Brand new$19.99

Used$19.61

On sale now23,174

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found with Barlow and Evans brands, both trading 25% below the market median. High-end value is concentrated in Antique Original items, which command a 49% premium.

📈 Price history

Tracked daily since June 24, 2026 — median $19.99 → $19.99 (0%).

🔄 What changed

Jul 16▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 9% ($21.88 → $19.99)

Jul 12▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 7% ($23.99 → $22.26)

Jul 9▲ PRICEMedian price rose 5% ($23.75 → $24.97)

Jul 7▼ PRICEMedian price dropped 5% ($24.94 → $23.74)

Jul 6▲ PRICEMedian price rose 25% ($19.99 → $24.94)

💚 Best value for your money

Barlow 721 on sale$14.99 · 25% cheaper

Evans 442 on sale$14.99 · 25% cheaper

Unbranded 1,947 on sale$16.65 · 17% cheaper

Lufkin 6,248 on sale$18 · 10% cheaper

Craftsman 773 on sale$17.99 · 10% cheaper

Price by brand

Barlow

$14.99-25%

Evans

$14.99-25%

Unbranded

$16.65-17%

Lufkin

$18-10%

Craftsman

$17.99-10%

Stanley

$24.99+25%

Why? Prices vary by brand recognition, with Stanley at 24.99 and Barlow at 14.99.

Price by original/reproduction

Contemporary Reproduction

$12.99-35%

Contemporary Original

$18-10%

Vintage Original

$19.99

Vintage Reproduction

$21.12+6%

Antique Reproduction

$29.63+48%

Antique Original

$29.83+49%

Why? Age and authenticity drive costs, peaking with Antique Originals at 29.83 and dipping for Contemporary Reproductions at 12.99.

🛒 Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the median price for a new rule or tape?

The median price for new items is 19.99.

Which brand is the most expensive on average?

Stanley is the most expensive brand with a median price of 24.99.

How do antique original items compare to the market median?

Antique Original items have a median price of 29.83, which is 49% above the market median.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $8–$87, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 24, 2026.