If you just got a brand new snowboard (see my picks of the best snowboards) or now realize that maybe you have one too many in your quiver if that’s even possible… it might be time to get rid of a used one.
Unless your old snowboard is completely trashed, it still holds value! In fact, there are some great ways to sell your board rather than simply getting rid of it.
My name is Lorraine, and I’m a certified snowboard instructor. I will help you to go over such options in this guide so you can find the best way to make some extra money, or save some money if you’re looking to buy a used snowboard.
Note: I’m writing this article from a seller’s perspective (as I had experience selling a used snowboard). If you are a buyer, you can often get a good deal from these places as well as long as the sellers are there.
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Why Sell a Used Snowboard?
Even used boards are worth something. While you obviously won’t be able to get back the full price, you can still get something for it.
That’s especially true if the board is in decent condition. Don’t just throw your old board in the trash. See if you can sell it first.
If you are a big-time boarder, you might want to get a new snowboard every season. That can cause the old ones to quickly stack up, which is why selling some is such a good option.
Sometimes, you can also buy a new board that doesn’t fit your boarding style. If that happens, you can also put it up for resale and get it into the hands of someone who wants it more than you do.
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Best Places to Sell (or Buy) a Used Snowboard
Ultimately, the best place to sell a used snowboard is wherever you’re going to get the most money for it.
There are a lot of different factors that go into the selling of a used board, but below are some of the places where I’ve had the most luck.
1. Craigslist
Craigslist is one of the best resale and private party commerce sites on Earth. I’ve scored many good deals through Craigslist, as have a lot of other people across the world.
One of the reasons it is so popular is because it’s absolutely free. That means you get to keep everything you make when selling your product.
It’s easy to put items up for sale through the site, no matter where you live in the world. Just click on the area in which you are located, follow all of the links for posting, and pay attention to the guidelines.
I’d always recommend including quality photos in your listing. Potential buyers are more attracted to items that are well documented and they won’t want to come to see a board if there aren’t any available photos.
Craigslist is a great way to sell your snowboard locally, but one disadvantage is that it’s not set up or designed to ship over long distances. If you live in an area where people are searching for boards often, you will have no problem selling.
However, if you don’t live near the snow, you could have issues. I also love CL because you can bargain and haggle, but not everyone enjoys that aspect.
2. eBay
eBay is another great place to sell a used snowboard. The website is an e-commerce mega source that has been around for decades and allows you to easily buy or sell just about anything.
It’s great for selling a used board due to its auction bidding system that allows potential buyers to place different bids on popular items. That process can allow sellers to get more money than they would from a private party sale.
Another benefit of eBay is that you can get your board in front of many people from all over the world. The website is set up to facilitate all of these transactions and provides a system that both buyers and sellers have come to trust.
If you earn a good reputation as a seller here, it can go a long way towards getting your items sold.
A downside to eBay is that you do lose some money in the selling process. Depending on the cost of your item, the company takes a fee for you to post a listing. It isn’t a large fee, but it’s still something to consider when using the site.
Buyers sometimes have to pay sales tax as well.
3. Gear Trade
Gear Trade is another awesome website to use when selling a used snowboard because it specifically caters to outdoor equipment.
This means there are people who look through the site constantly to find snowboards and all sorts of other snow-related gear.
The website is really easy to use and you can take pictures of your board and upload them to their system in a matter of minutes.
Once you create an ad, you can sit back and wait for your board to sell. When you get a buyer, you ship the item to Gear Trade and they will give you a check. It’s that simple.
Do note, however, that the site does charge a pretty high 13% fee to sellers. Even so, the easy-to-use interface and steady stream of potential customers makes it a great choice for anyone who needs to quickly flip a used board.
4. Your Local Snowboard Shop or Outdoor Retailer
Another option is to sell a used snowboard to your local snowboard shop or outdoor retailer. Not every shop will buy used equipment, but a lot of them do.
This is a quick way to get some cash for a used board if you don’t want to deal with the trouble of creating an online ad, dealing with potential buyers, or shipping your board.
The downside is that retailers that do by used boards will never give you as much money as you would make from a private sale.
Lookup any used sporting goods stores in your area or call the nearest snowboard shop and see if they buy used boards.
You can try haggling when you sell your board to a shop, but you often just have to take whatever they give you.
Remember, they need to make money on the deal as well.
Final Thoughts
You should be able to easily sell a used snowboard in some way. The above resources come highly recommended by sellers and buyers alike, and they each give you some options to quickly sell your board.
There are a lot of people in the market for used snowboards. It never hurts to explore your options and try to make a little extra cash (or save a bit if you are looking to buy a used board).
About Lorraine
Karen
Hello,
Back in the 90s I was always snowboarding. One day, sadly my board was stolen. My employee back then tested out boards for Burton and he got me this one because I was so upset. Long story short I moved and have never used the board or the new bindings that are on it. From what I remember him telling me about this board,it’s like amazing to ski. A hundred dollars I feel is for used boards. Where do you think I can I get the best price for this Burton board? I have photos but the board # is 165-0687372
Thanks!
Lorraine
Hi Karen,
That’s awesome you have a basically untouched old-school Burton board lying around. It’s difficult to say exactly what it might sell for as the used/vintage market for boards isn’t the same as with other products that gain value as they age. But you should list the board on some resale sites to see what you can fetch. One good idea is to search for a similar board to see what other people are asking for it. This will also show you where older boards are up for sale. I’d start with eBay and Craigslist to gauge interest, and then you can expand your listings from there. Hope that helps!
David Willis
Hi ????
I have just been given a 10 / 11-year-old RIDE ZERO 153 Snowboard, with Burton Bindings. I was wondering what it might be worth.
Before repurposing it into a Longboard Skateboard ????
Cheers,
Dave.
Lorraine
Hi David,
A 10/11-year board isn’t worth all that much. You might be able to get $100 for it with bindings, but that all depends on its condition and who wants to buy it. Things have progressed a lot in the last decade, and the resale market isn’t great. Sorry if that’s bad news, but I hope you have a great winter season!
AARON in FLINT
Hey L –
So I am searching for some tips on placing resale value on 2 of my “vintage” boards (yes the ones I carved into the Bluesky Basin (Vail, ’00) my freshman spring break in the Rockies). Unfortunately the memories don’t hold the resale value as well, but as a family man I must pick & choose.
My 96 Airwalk match is one of the first to go. Any idea on the market with this one?
Thx
Lorraine
Hi Aaron,
I have a few old boards that hold more memories than value as well! Sometimes those sentimental feelings make it hard to get of them, right? I’m not entirely sure what an Airwalk from the mid-90s would go for today, but my guess is $200-300 if it’s in pretty good shape. If it’s beat up, I’d say hold onto it for the story telling rather than get rid of it. I’d try to look on eBay or Craigslist for a similar model to get a better ballpark idea of what you are working with.
Hope that helps!
Brian
I have a snow borad with the shoes on there made my ride I think it’s almost new it was. A gift from the family but I’ll never use it how can I sell it or price what it’s worth
Lorraine
Hi Brian,
If you haven’t used the board on the mountain, you might be able to return it to the shop where it was originally purchased.
If it’s been used, your best bet is to list it for sale on an online marketplace like Craigslist, eBay, or Facebook marketplace.
You can also do a search on those sites for a similar model board to see how much they are selling for and what yours might be worth.
Wolfgang Kelpe
Hello I hope you are all well. I have a question. I found my old Snowboard during clean up the basement. It is a Sims FE 1600 Series from 1986 or 1987. I bought this Board in Davos/Austria from a young guy on the street. He told me his uncle is a einer of a company for skiing and chlothes. So no Problem for him to get a new Board. I remember for me…aus,okay such a rich daddyboy. Sorry, I get away… Back to the Board. It is in good condition, used look and full with stickers. After I remounted the org bindings I removed carefully the old stickers. Under the last sticker I found a personal sign. It seems the sign of Willy Bogner !!! Surprise!!! Now back to my question. Is this item a rare Board and what do you think it is worth.. Please give me an answer ASAP. If you want some Fotos, please contact me.
Best Regards Wolfgang
Lorraine
Hi Wolfgang,
Nice find with the old board! Sounds pretty awesome and that model is definitely from the early days.
I’m not sure that it would be worth that much money unless you found a collector who is looking for it. I don’t know off-hand where to go about selling vintage boards like the one you have.
What condition is it in? If it’s in pretty good shape without much damage it will be worth more than if it’s really old and beat up.
My best guess is that it will be worth more in sentimental value that actual cash, but you never know!