You’re digging through an old drawer, untangling a mess of mystery cables, when you suddenly spot it……that outdated iPod that used to be like another appendage. If you’ve got an old iPod collecting dust, it might be time to press play again. Suddenly, iPods are popular again, thanks to Gen Z. Unlike smartphones, MP3 players like iPod don’t connect to social media apps, don’t send notifications, and don’t pull students into endless scrolling. In a time when schools are increasingly restricting and outright banning smartphones, the iPod is the perfect loophole. That means that in many schools, they slip through the cracks of device bans. So, how much could your old iPod go for? According to research, anywhere from $20 to well over $1,000. Obviously, condition is king. A clean, fully functional device with good battery health and a good storage size is in high demand. If it’s in the original packaging, that’s a huge bonus. Resale prices for used iPods range as follows:
- • iPod/iPod Classic (5th–7th generation): $80–$250
- • iPod Nano (especially early generations): $30–$120
- • iPod Shuffle: $20–$80
- • iPod (1st generation): $200–$500
Note: Unopened, “mint condition” devices command significantly higher prices, sometimes reaching into the thousands. If you’ve got an iPod collecting dust, selling it isn’t complicated—but how you do it can make a big difference in what you earn. Facebook Marketplace, eBay and Etsy are perennial favorites for online selling and buying. Whether you’re looking to cash in or tune out, it might be worth giving it a second look.
