Prices
Why some used robots sell for more than new
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An "unused" robot dog listed above the dealer price, a used humanoid sold above the store price. What's going on, and how to avoid overpaying.
On Kleinanzeigen, Germany's biggest classifieds site, an "unused" Unitree Go2 Pro was listed at €3,300 while a dealer sold it new for €2,999. Two Unitree R1 Airs were listed at €7,950 and €15,000. On eBay, a used G1 Basic sold for US$14,000, slightly above the store price.
Three reasons it happens
- Waiting times. When new robots take months to arrive, one you can have this week is worth more. In China, during the early-2025 shortage, used G1s briefly traded at about ¥120,000 against about ¥99,000 new.
- Where you can buy. Not every model is sold in every country, and importing one yourself adds shipping, customs and risk.
- No reference price. Sellers can't look up what a robot actually sells for, so they guess, and the guesses run high.
When nobody publishes what robots actually sell for, sellers guess, and buyers pay for the guess.
How not to overpay
Check the new price and delivery time first, then compare listings of the same version: a Basic and an EDU version of the same robot can be worlds apart. Ask what's included, and whether the warranty moves to you.
We're building a price range for every model from real listings and sales, so you can see what a fair price looks like before you buy.
