How Much Is a Vivitar 283 Auto Thyristor Electronic Flash Worth?

Based on 1 independent scans and 23 recent sold comparables, a Vivitar 283 Auto Thyristor Electronic Flash is typically worth around $25. Recent sold prices ranged from $8 to $30 with a median of $20.
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Sold Range
$7.99 – $29.99
23 recent sales
Sold Median
$19.99
Realistic sale price
Asking (Active)
$17.99
24 live listings
AI Estimate
$25.00
Avg of 1 scans
Market Insight
Asking and sold prices are aligned ($18 asking vs $20 sold median) — the market is settled and your sale price will track the median if condition + comps match.
Recent Sold Comparables
What this item has actually sold for, pulled from public completed listings.
| Title | Sold |
|---|---|
| Vintage Vivitar 283 Shoe Mount Flash for Camera Universal/Bag OEM | $19.99 |
| Vivitar 283 Auto Thyristor Shoe Mount Vintage Camera Flash | $18.99 |
| VIVITAR 283 FLASH AUTO THYRISTOR, SHOE MOUNT, TESTED WORKS GREAT | $19.99 |
| Vintage Vivitar 283 Shoe Mount Electronic Flash with Auto Thyristor in box | $25.95 |
| Vivitar 283 Auto Thyristor electronic flash unit | $17.50 |
| VIVITAR AP-1 BATTERY HOLDER FOR 283/285/285HV FLASH. TESTED | $12.99 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Vivitar 283 Auto Thyristor Electronic Flash worth?
Based on 23 recent sold listings, a Vivitar 283 Auto Thyristor Electronic Flash typically sells for $8 to $30 with a median of $20. The exact value depends on condition, completeness, and current market demand. Run a fresh scan for instant pricing on your specific item.
Where do these prices come from?
Sold prices come from completed listings on eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Facebook Marketplace, and Etsy — actual sales, not asking prices. Active asking prices are pulled from live listings. We re-aggregate this data continuously as new scans come in.
Why do listing prices differ from sold prices?
Sellers commonly list above what items realistically sell for. The gap between "asking" and "sold" is the most important number to look at — pricing in line with the sold median moves your item; pricing at the asking ceiling means it sits.
Aggregated from 1 independent AI scans and 23 recent completed listings across eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Facebook Marketplace, and Etsy. Re-aggregated daily. Last refreshed June 24, 2026.
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