Saxophone Market Value
Analysis of 939 saxophone listings on eBay to determine current market pricing.
What you'll usually pay
👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in unbranded instruments (-78% delta) and 1980s models (-57% delta). Premium pricing is driven by 1930s vintage instruments (+87% delta) and gold lacquer finishes (+70% delta).
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Price by brand
Why? Prices range from unbranded at 69.94 to Buescher at 425.
Price by body finish
Why? Gold lacquer is the most expensive at 545, while silver is the lowest at 76.94.
Price by decade
Why? 1930s instruments command the highest median at 599.5, compared to 138.88 for the 1980s.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a used saxophone?
The median price for used saxophones is 395.
Which brand offers the lowest entry price?
Unbranded saxophones have the lowest median price at 69.94.
How much more do 1930s saxophones cost compared to the market median?
1930s saxophones have a median of 599.5, which is 87% above the market median of 320.03.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $35–$1,008, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 5, 2026.