Shop Towel Prices: What buyers typically pay
Here’s how Shop Towel listings price out using the current market medians for new and used items.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Used ones cost about 24% more here.
👉 In short easy summary
The market median is 18.46, while new items median at 19.99 and used items median at 24.86 (used is 24.86 vs 19.99, a higher median). Type varies a lot: “Shop Towel” listings median 28.31 versus Microfiber at 18.82, a 53% delta for Shop Towel and 2% for Microfiber compared to the median baseline. Brand listings are also skewed: “Unbranded” median 28.99 versus “Not Specified” at 19.99 (57% delta for Unbranded; Not Specified at 8%).
Price by type
Why? The spread is driven by listing type: “Shop Towel” has the highest median at 28.31 (deltaPct 53) while Microfiber is lowest at 18.82 (deltaPct 2).
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Common questions
What’s the typical price for a shop towel right now?
The market median across Shop Towels is 18.46.
Should I expect to pay more for used than new?
Yes—new listings median at 19.99, while used listings median at 24.86.
Are Microfiber shop towels priced differently than “Shop Towel” listings?
Yes: Microfiber median is 18.82, while “Shop Towel” listings median is 28.31 (deltaPct 53 vs deltaPct 2).
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $10–$77, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 19, 2026.