How to Sell Power Tools in Australia
The best platforms for selling power tools in Australia are eBay and Facebook Marketplace. Battery platform compatibility matters; Makita and DeWalt have the strongest AU followings.
Best Platforms for Power Tools
eBay
FreeAustralia's largest marketplace with 12M+ monthly users. Strong search traffic for power tools and built-in buyer protection.
Facebook Marketplace
FreeZero seller fees and local pickup option. Ideal for power tools where buyers want to inspect before purchasing.
Pricing Power Tools
Makita 18V LXT and DeWalt 20V MAX tools hold value best in AU. Bare tools (no battery) sell for 50-60% of kit price. Batteries are the real value — a good 5Ah Makita battery alone sells for $80-120 used. Ryobi has volume but thin margins.
Market context: 9.8 million Australian households shopped online in 2025 — a new record.
Source: Australia Post eCommerce Report, 2026
Where to Source Power Tools in Australia
Bunnings clearance and trade nights occasionally have deals. Facebook Marketplace is loaded with tools from blokes upgrading platforms or leaving the trades. Batteries alone are worth $50-100+ — sometimes a 'dead' tool listing comes with perfectly good batteries.
Photography Tips for Power Tools
Show the tool running if possible. Photograph the battery, charger, and any accessories included. Show wear on the housing and chuck/blade area. Include the model number label.
Shipping Tips
- Australia Post Parcel Post with tracking is the go-to for most items. Budget $10-15 for standard-sized parcels.
- Poly mailers work for clothing and soft goods — they're lighter and cheaper to post than boxes.
- For rigid items, use a box with at least 2cm of padding on all sides. Newspaper works in a pinch, but bubble wrap is better.
- Print labels at home if you're shipping regularly — it saves time at the post office and gives you tracking automatically.
- Offer combined shipping if you sell multiple items. Buyers appreciate the discount and you save on packaging.
- Always get proof of postage. A tracking number or Australia Post receipt is your only defence in a delivery dispute.
Sell Power Tools on Each Platform
Each platform has different strengths for power tools. Check the individual guides for platform-specific tips.
What Sellers Say
“What band are you on? Once you hit Band 3 on MyPost Business the savings really kick in.”
— Australian Depop Sellers Facebook group, 2026
“Sellers who lowered their shipping price and increased the item price saw sales almost double.”
— Australian Depop community observation, 2026
“Their complaints process is ridiculously inaccurate — it's all AI and there's no human review available.”
— Australian seller on Facebook Marketplace brand flagging, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best platform to sell power tools in Australia?
eBay is generally the strongest platform for power tools in Australia, followed by Facebook Marketplace. Battery platform compatibility matters; Makita and DeWalt have the strongest AU followings
How much can I make selling power tools?
Makita 18V LXT and DeWalt 20V MAX tools hold value best in AU. Bare tools (no battery) sell for 50-60% of kit price. Batteries are the real value — a good 5Ah Makita battery alone sells for $80-120 used. Ryobi has volume but thin margins.
Where can I source power tools for resale in Australia?
Bunnings clearance and trade nights occasionally have deals. Facebook Marketplace is loaded with tools from blokes upgrading platforms or leaving the trades. Batteries alone are worth $50-100+ — sometimes a 'dead' tool listing comes with perfectly good batteries.
How should I price used power tools?
Makita 18V LXT and DeWalt 20V MAX tools hold value best in AU. Bare tools (no battery) sell for 50-60% of kit price. Batteries are the real value — a good 5Ah Makita battery alone sells for $80-120 used. Ryobi has volume but thin margins. Always check recently sold listings on eBay (filter by "Sold" and "AU Only") to get current market pricing rather than relying on active listing prices, which are often inflated.
What shipping method works best for power tools?
Standard Australia Post Parcel Post with tracking works well for power tools. Most items in this category ship for $10-15 domestically. Use poly mailers for soft goods and boxes with padding for anything rigid. Always get proof of postage — it's your protection in any buyer dispute.
Sell Power Tools Across Multiple Platforms
List your power tools once and crosslist to eBay, Facebook Marketplace automatically. When an item sells on one platform, Shopfront marks it as sold everywhere — no double-selling, no manual updates.
Start Crosslisting FreeAU Reselling Market Data
Australians spent a record $82.6 billion online in 2025, up 14% year on year.
Source: Australia Post eCommerce Report, 2026
The average Australian household has around 21 sellable preloved items worth $6,964 AUD.
Source: Statista, 2022