Oculus Pawn Shop Guide: Buying, Pawning & Selling Oculus VR Headsets

Many pawn shops buy Oculus headsets. Good-condition used Oculus Rift S and Oculus Quest headsets sell for $100 to $300 at pawn shops. We recommend that you use Pawn Shop Map’s tool to find electronics pawn shops near you. Since not all pawn shops buy Oculus headsets, we recommend that you contact the pawn shops ahead of time to verify that they are interested in buying your Oculus headset.

The value of selling a used Oculus will depend on a few factors, including the model and condition of the device, the age of the device, and the current market demand for used Oculus devices. New Oculus headsets sell for $299 to $499. Additionally, the price may be affected by any accessories that come with the device, such as controllers, sensors, and cables.

Factors that will influence the pawn shop offer for your Oculus headset include:

• Condition: The pawnbroker will inspect your Oculus to make sure it is fully functional. Pawn shops often do not buy broken or heavily damaged consumer electronics. We recommend cleaning your Oculus headset before bringing it to the pawn shop (see instructions below).
• Model: Oculus Quest sells for more than Oculus Rift at pawn shops because it features more storage, a better display, and more RAM. Oculus models that pawn shops buy include:
  • Oculus Quest / Oculus Quest 2
  • Oculus Rift / Oculus Rift S
  • Oculus Go
• Storage: Oculus headsets with more storage are worth more at pawn shops. Currently, Oculus headsets go up to 256GB.
• Completeness: Oculus headsets that include all original accessories and packaging sell for more at pawn shops. These items include:
  • Oculus headset
  • Oculus controllers
  • Power adapter
  • Accessory box with cables and manuals
• Extra accessories: Including extra accessories like the elite strap, hard carrying cases, and charging docks can increase your offer.

Cleaning Your Oculus Headset

Pawn shops like to buy good-condition consumer electronics. You will get a higher offer for your Oculus headset when you clean it ahead of time. Spending 10 to 15 minutes cleaning it can increase your offer by 10% or more. Below are steps you can follow to clean your Oculus headset:

1. Unplug the Oculus: Make sure to unplug the Oculus from any attached devices before you start cleaning it.
2. Wipe down the lenses: Take a microfiber cloth and gently wipe down the lenses. Make sure to be careful not to scratch the lenses.
3. Clean the facial interface: Take a damp cloth and gently wipe down the facial interface. Make sure to avoid getting any moisture inside the headset.
4. Clean the head strap: Take a damp cloth and gently wipe down the head strap. Make sure to avoid getting any moisture inside the headset.
5. Clean the controllers: Take a damp cloth and gently wipe down the controllers. Make sure to avoid getting any moisture inside the headset.
6. Dry the headset: Take a dry cloth and gently dry the headset. Make sure to avoid getting any moisture inside the headset.
7. Plug the Oculus back into your devices: Plug the Oculus back into your devices and you’re done!

Resetting Your Oculus

In addition to cleaning your Oculus headset, you should reset the device and remove all personal information. Follow the steps below to reset your Oculus headset:

1. Press and hold the power and volume buttons until your Oculus turns on.
2. Use the volume button to highlight factory reset, then press the power button to select it.
3. Continue with factory reset. Check out Oculus support if you have more questions.

About Oculus Headsets

Oculus is a virtual reality headset developed by Oculus VR, a division of Facebook (Meta). Oculus was founded in 2012 by Palmer Luckey and Brendan Iribe. Oculus was initially released in March 2016 and is now one of the most popular virtual reality headsets on the market. The Oculus headset is designed to be worn on the head and has two adjustable straps that fit around the head. It also has built-in headphones and a microphone for voice commands. The headset is equipped with two OLED displays that provide a wide field of view and a high-resolution image. It also has a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope that allow for accurate tracking of the user's head movements.

The Oculus headset is compatible with a range of virtual reality games and applications, as well as the Oculus Store, which offers a range of content from third-party developers. The headset is also compatible with a range of gaming consoles, including the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The Oculus Rift also supports the Oculus Touch controllers, which allow for a more immersive experience when playing virtual reality games.

The Oculus headset is designed to be comfortable and lightweight, making it easy to wear for extended periods of time. It also has built-in sensors that detect when the headset is being worn and adjust the image accordingly. The Oculus headset is also designed to be easy to set up and use, making it a great choice for those new to virtual reality.

Oculus has the potential to transform the gaming space. Oculus provides an immersive virtual reality experience, which bridges the gap between people from different backgrounds, cultures, and countries. Oculus also helps people with disabilities experience activities that they may not be able to participate in otherwise. Oculus also provides an educational platform for people to learn about different cultures and experiences.