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Thimble Price Analysis

Current market data for 960 thimbles listed on eBay.

What you'll usually pay

$11.74 typical price
Most are between$5$23
Brand new$11.85
Used$12
On sale now960

👉 In short easy summary

The best value is found in Sashiko thimbles, which sit 27% below the market median. Silver and silicone options command the highest premiums, with silver priced 22% above the median.

💚 Best value for your money

Sashiko 298 on sale$8.57 · 27% cheaper
Sewing 589 on sale$9.99 · 15% cheaper
Applique 331 on sale$9.98 · 15% cheaper
Porcelain 194 on sale$10 · 15% cheaper
Leather 100 on sale$10.21 · 13% cheaper

Price by suitable for

Sashiko
$8.57-27%
Sewing
$9.99-15%
Applique
$9.98-15%
Hand Quilting
$10.34-12%
Not Specified
$11.65-1%

Why? Prices vary by specialty, with Sashiko being the most affordable at 8.57 and unspecified uses the highest at 11.65.

Price by material

Porcelain
$10-15%
Leather
$10.21-13%
Copper
$10.34-12%
Metal
$11.99+2%
Silicone
$13.78+17%
Silver
$14.3+22%

Why? Material significantly impacts cost, ranging from porcelain at 10 to silver at 14.3.

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Common questions

What is the median price for a thimble on eBay?

The market median price is 11.74.

Which material is the most expensive?

Silver thimbles have the highest median price at 14.3.

Are used thimbles cheaper than new ones?

No, the used median is 12, while the new median is 11.85.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $5$23, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 4, 2026.

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