Scissors & Shears Market Value
Current market data for 16,357 scissors and shears listings on eBay.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Used ones cost about 16% more here.
👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in Kitchen brand tools (-26%) and multi-blade herb scissors (-22%). Premium pricing is driven by Cutco (+178%) and WÜSTHOF (+100%) brands.
💚 Best value for your money
Price by brand
Why? Prices vary significantly by manufacturer, ranging from Kitchen at 13.31 to Cutco at 50.
Price by type
Why? Specialized tools like scissors sets (20.93) command more than herb scissors (13.99).
Price by material
Why? Industrial materials like aluminum (26.2) are more expensive than plastic (16.95).
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Common questions
What is the typical price for a pair of kitchen shears?
The market median for kitchen shears is 17.56.
Are new scissors generally cheaper than used ones?
Yes, the new median is 16.99 compared to the used median of 19.73.
Which brand offers the lowest median price?
Kitchen brand scissors have the lowest median price at 13.31.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $8–$79, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 23, 2026.