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Timer Price Analysis

Current market data for 3,172 timers listed on eBay.

What you'll usually pay

$18 typical price
Most are between$9โ€“$45
Brand new$14.99
Used$19.99
On sale now3,172

๐Ÿ’ก Used ones cost about 33% more here.

๐Ÿ‘‰ In short easy summary

The best value is found in plastic and acrylic models, which sit 11% to 17% below the market median. Conversely, handmade and brass options command a significant premium, with deltas of 94% and 100% respectively.

๐Ÿ’š Best value for your money

1970-1979 143 on sale$14 ยท 22% cheaper
Kitchen 122 on sale$15 ยท 17% cheaper
Acrylic 169 on sale$14.99 ยท 17% cheaper
Plastic 657 on sale$15.93 ยท 11% cheaper

Price by brand

Kitchen
$15-17%
Sunbeam
$17.6-2%
Mirro
$20.25+13%
Lux
$24.99+39%
Antique
$29.99+67%
Handmade
$35+94%

Why? Prices vary by origin, with Handmade timers reaching 35 compared to Kitchen brands at 15.

Price by time period manufactured

1970-1979
$14-22%
1980-1989
$18
1950-1959
$19+6%
1960-1969
$19.99+11%
1920-1949
$25+39%
Pre-1800
$34.66+93%

Why? Age increases value, with Pre-1800 items at 34.66 and 1970-1979 models at 14.

Price by material

Acrylic
$14.99-17%
Plastic
$15.93-11%
Glass
$18.2+1%
Metal
$19.99+11%
Ceramic
$24.21+35%
Brass
$36+100%

Why? Material quality drives cost, ranging from 14.99 for Acrylic to 36 for Brass.

๐Ÿ›’ Some on sale right now

Common questions

What is the typical price for a new timer?

The median price for new timers is 14.99.

Are vintage timers more expensive than modern ones?

Yes, timers from 1920-1949 have a median price of 25, while those from 1970-1979 are 14.

Which material is the most affordable?

Acrylic timers are the most affordable with a median price of 14.99.

How we got these numbers

Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $9โ€“$45, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked June 24, 2026.