Sockets & Socket Sets Market Value
Current market data for 299,472 socket and socket set listings.
What you'll usually pay
💡 Buying used saves about 57% here.
👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in 12 Point drive types (-46%) and 1/2in. drive sizes (-18%). Conversely, 1in. drive sizes command a significant premium at 62% above the median.
💚 Best value for your money
Price by drive size
Why? Prices range from 22.87 for 1/2in. to 45.47 for 1in. drives.
Price by system of measurement
Why? Metric sets (34.49) are more expensive than SAE sets (24.78).
Price by drive type
Why? 6 Point sockets (29) are priced higher than 12 Point sockets (14.99).
Price by brand
Why? Matco Tools (55) represents the high end compared to Proto (22.25).
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Common questions
What is the price difference between new and used socket sets?
New sets have a median price of 29.99, while used sets have a median of 12.99.
Which brand is the most expensive on average?
Matco Tools has the highest median price at 55.
Are Metric or SAE sockets generally cheaper?
SAE sockets are cheaper with a median of 24.78 compared to 34.49 for Metric.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $8–$136, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 18, 2026.