Blue book method

Blue book furniture calculator

Price used furniture with comps, condition, and pickup effort.

Blue book furniture calculator with a clean used furniture setup
Best for Common items with easy comps.
Time needed About 5–10 minutes.
Goal A fair price buyers accept.

“Blue book” is not one official book.
It is a simple pricing method.

Quick start

Use this to get a clean price range.

Step 1. Find your base price

  • Search your exact item and size.
  • Pick 5 comps that truly match.
  • Use sold prices when possible.

Step 2. Adjust for condition

  • Like new: price near the top.
  • Good: price in the middle.
  • Worn: price near the bottom.

Step 3. Adjust for pickup work

  • Stairs and tight halls lower value.
  • Easy loading can raise value.

Need depreciation math?

Use the free tool for that job.

Ready to sell?

Price is step one.

Next is where to sell.

Add pickup notes: stairs, parking, and truck access.

Splitwise furniture calculator

People also call this a “Splitwise furniture calculator.” Splitwise made a tool to split shared items fairly.

  • it uses price, age, and condition
  • it helps roommates settle up
  • it gives a simple “blue book” value

This page shows the same idea. It helps you price for resale, too.

Source: Splitwise’s furniture calculator and notes on how it works.

Splitwise links

You can also see Splitwise’s original tool here: Splitwise furniture calculator.

Splitwise also explains the method here: Splitwise blog post.

Note: this page is for resale pricing.
Splitwise is for splitting shared items.

The “blue book” comp sheet

Copy this and fill it fast.

Furniture comp sheet for the blue book pricing method
  • Item name and size
  • Brand and material
  • Age (a guess is fine)
  • 3–5 matching comps
  • Your price range

This is also called a furniture estimator.
It is a book value calculator method.

Photos that build trust

Trust cuts no-shows.

Close-up photos showing label, wear, and joints for used furniture listings
  • Wide shot in bright daylight
  • Label or maker mark
  • Top surface and corners
  • Legs and joints
  • One flaw close-up

Stay safe while you sell

Good pricing should not create risk.

Payment safety

Lift safety

Why resale matters

People also ask

Is there a blue book furniture calculator?

No single official book exists.

This method uses comps, then adjusts for condition.

What is splitwise furniture calculator?

It is a Splitwise tool for splitting shared items fairly.

This page uses the same idea for resale pricing.

How do i estimate used furniture value fast?

Find 5 matching comps.

Then adjust for condition and pickup effort.

How much does furniture depreciate?

It depends on age, brand, and damage.

Use the tool for depreciation math.

What should i do after i set the price?

Pick a place to sell.

Then list with clear photos and pickup notes.