Used calipers: what they sell for

241 recorded sales from 5 makers, 137 for sale now. Sold prices, not asking prices; every maker links to its own page.

Sold prices, all makers

Median sold: $45
Most sell for: $35–$89
Sales on record: 241
For sale now: 137

High confidence

241 sales on record, 85 in the last twelve months, the latest on Oct 26, 2026. Sources: 241 dealer sales. Dealer sales run above what the same tool fetches on eBay or in a forum. 25 lots left out of the figures.

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By maker

Every maker with recorded sales, most first. A median is quoted from eight or more sales.

Maker	Median sold	Most sell for	Sales	For sale
Stanley	$39	$35–$42	63	23
Starrett	$36	$28–$59.75	50	20
Lufkin	$46	$35–$74	15	10
Brown & Sharpe	$35	$27.50–$57	11	4
Bridge City	$175	$175–$186.75	10	4

Best-documented calipers

The models and sizes with the most recorded sales.

Stanley No. 13 1/2 calipers10 sold
Stanley No. 136 calipers9 sold
Stanley No. 36 calipers8 sold
Stanley No. 36 1/2R calipers8 sold
Starrett 6 inch calipers8 sold

Sold recently

Recorded in the last thirty days; each card opens the maker’s page.

Starrett 12in Vernier Caliper$60Hyperkitten · sold Oct 20
Super Nice C S Company Pine Meadow Conn No 32 Caliper Rule$59.99Michael Rouillard Antique Tools · sold Oct 14
LOVELY EARLY BLECKMANN SPRING JOINT CALIPER - 4"$45Ted Dawson Antique Tools · sold Oct 6
Lufkin 3in Toolmaker's Divider$26Hyperkitten · sold Oct 6
Rare Wide Body STANLEY No. 13 1/2 Boxwood Caliper Rule$159Jim Bode Tools · sold Oct 5
EXQUISITE EARLY HILGER & SONS SPRING JOINT CALIPERS$38Ted Dawson Antique Tools · sold Sep 29
Excellent German 8in Inside/Outside Vernier Caliper$24Hyperkitten · sold Sep 29