How Much Will I Get for My Test Strips? Payouts by Brand
The real answer to how much will I get for my test strips: somewhere between $7 and $40 per box for the most common strip brands, or up to $150 per sensor pack for CGM supplies. The exact figure depends on four things: brand, expiration date, box count, and whether the factory seal is intact. Here are the actual numbers, by brand, no rounding.
What the real payout looks like by brand
These are the top payouts for boxes that are sealed, in original retail packaging, and expire 12 or more months out. If your boxes meet those conditions, here is what you can expect. For a full breakdown across more supply types, see the full price guide.
- Accu-Chek Aviva Plus 100ct: up to $40 per box
- FreeStyle Lite 100ct: up to $25 per box
- Contour Next 100ct: up to $20 per box
- OneTouch Verio 100ct: up to $10 per box
- Accu-Chek Guide 100ct: up to $7 per box
- Dexcom G6 sensor 3-pack: up to $150
- Dexcom G7 (15-day sensor): up to $60 each
- Dexcom G7 (10-day sensor): up to $40 each
- FreeStyle Libre 3 sensor: up to $30 each
- Omnipod 5 pod (single): up to $150 each
- Omnipod 5 Starter Kit: up to $300
- Medtronic insulin pump: up to $500
CGM supplies — Dexcom, Libre, Omnipod — tend to pay considerably more per item than test strips. If you switched from finger-stick to a CGM and ended up with a cabinet full of both, the CGM boxes are almost certainly the bigger part of your payout. For a deeper look at which brands pay the most and why, that post breaks it down in more detail.
Three things that move your offer up or down
Expiration date. This one matters most. Boxes with 12 or more months of shelf life left get top dollar. Once you are inside six months, offers start to soften because downstream buyers are pickier about what they stock. Inside three months, expect a minimal offer or none at all. The American Diabetes Association notes that test strips are meter-specific and designed for use within a defined shelf life, which is the underlying reason buyers care so much about the expiration date.
The factory seal. Once a box is opened, downstream buyers have no way to verify what is inside, so no reputable buyer will accept it. The quick test for whether your strips are still worth selling walks through what a sellable box looks like versus one that is not going to qualify.
Brand and box size. Premium brands (Accu-Chek, FreeStyle, Dexcom) have strong secondary markets because people with those specific meters need those specific strips. Smaller box counts (25ct or 50ct) are worth proportionally less than 100ct boxes — demand concentrates in the full-size boxes. Generic store brands like ReliOn or Walmart Equate rarely qualify because the meters are cheap and downstream buyers pass on them.
What you get quoted is what you get paid
Every buyback site claims the highest payouts in the country. That claim means nothing, because nobody publishes their actual track record on whether the quoted price held at the meetup. What actually matters is whether the number you agreed to is the number you receive.
With a local buyer, the inspection happens before any money moves. You hand over the boxes, we look at the seal and the lot number, and if everything matches the photos you sent, you get exactly what we quoted. Our on-site deduction rate is rare. Quoted price equals paid price in almost every transaction. That match rate is worth more than any headline number on a website.
Mail-in companies work the opposite way. The quote comes before they see anything. The re-grade happens after your package arrives, out of your sight, with no one watching. Our repeat rate is roughly 95%. People come back not because the payout number was slightly higher — they come back because the number did not change.
What a large stockpile can actually add up to
People are often surprised by how much a full cabinet can be worth. A retired woman in Salt Lake did not drive and had been managing her diabetes carefully for years. She never burned through her monthly supply allotment, so the boxes piled up. When we went to her to look at everything, she had over $2,700 worth of unused supplies sitting in one room. We bought it all and paid cash the same day.
That number is on the high end, but not unusual for people who have been collecting for a while. Families clearing out a parent's belongings regularly find $400 to $1,200 worth of supplies across a few brands. If you have more than a handful of boxes and you are not sure what the total looks like, texting photos takes about two minutes. We send back a real number — no obligation until you say yes.
What we cannot buy, and why it matters to know upfront
Knowing what disqualifies a box before you make a trip saves everyone the trouble. The boxes that do not qualify are not a reflection on you. The insurance and prescription system ships people more than they can use, and not all of it ends up in sellable condition.
One clarification on pharmacy labels: a small sticker on the side or top of the box does not automatically disqualify it. What disqualifies a box is a label that covers or replaces the brand name on the packaging. The FDA's guidance on blood glucose monitoring ties test strip integrity to measurement accuracy, which is why buyers and their customers care so much about unaltered, sealed packaging. If the original brand is clearly visible, bring it and let us take a look.
How to get a real number before you commit to anything
The process is short on purpose. Text us a photo of the front of each box and the expiration date. We respond with a real number, usually within 30 minutes during business hours (Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 12-3pm MT). If the number works for you, we pick a public meetup spot near you — a Starbucks, a Smith's parking lot, wherever is most convenient. You bring the boxes, we confirm they match the photos, and you get paid on the spot. Most meetups take about five minutes. New sellers almost always say some version of "wait, that's it?"
We cover the full Wasatch Front, about 50 miles out from Salt Lake. If you have a large stockpile and cannot easily drive, we can come to you. To get a real number on your boxes, use the form on this page or text us directly. Y'all do not need to sort out what you have before reaching out. That is our job.
If you are unsure what to expect from the first text through to cash in hand, the first-time seller walkthrough covers the whole process step by step.
Frequently asked questions
How much will I get for OneTouch Verio test strips?
Up to $10 per sealed 100ct box when the expiration is 12 or more months out and the factory seal is intact. OneTouch Verio has a smaller secondary market than Accu-Chek or FreeStyle, which keeps the payout lower. If you have them, bring them — even at $10 a box, a handful adds up.
Do Dexcom sensors pay more than regular test strips?
Yes, significantly. A Dexcom G6 sensor 3-pack in sealed retail packaging pays up to $150. Dexcom G7 sensors pay up to $60 each for the 15-day version or $40 each for the 10-day version. That is several times more per item than most test strip brands. If you switched CGM devices or moved away from finger-stick testing, the leftover Dexcom sensors are likely the most valuable part of your collection.
Will my offer go down if my strips expire in six months?
Probably yes. Boxes with six months of shelf life remaining are harder to resell because they move more slowly in the secondary market. You will not always get nothing, but the offer will be below the top-payout figure. Inside three months, most buyers will pass entirely. The expiration date is the single biggest factor that moves your offer.
Can I sell a partial box or loose strips?
No. The factory seal needs to be intact on every box. Once a box is opened, there is no way for a buyer to verify what is inside, so no reputable buyer will accept it. Loose strips out of their original packaging are also a no.
How does a local payout compare to a mail-in company?
The headline numbers on mail-in sites often look comparable. What you cannot see upfront is whether that number holds after they re-inspect your package at their facility. Local buyers inspect your boxes in front of you before any money moves, so the quoted price is almost always the paid price. With mail-in, the re-grade happens out of your sight and there is no one to hold accountable if the number changes.
What is the most someone has gotten in one meetup?
Our largest single payout to date was $2,700 for one stockpile in one session. That involved multiple supply types across several CGM brands plus test strips. It is on the high end, but large stockpiles add up faster than most people expect once you count all the boxes.
Do smaller boxes (25ct or 50ct) pay less per strip?
Generally yes. Demand in the secondary market is concentrated in 100ct boxes. Smaller sizes are harder to move downstream, so offers are lower relative to the per-strip count. If you have a mix of sizes, you will notice the difference.
When do I actually get paid?
On the spot, same day as the meetup. Once we confirm the boxes match the photos you sent, you get paid in cash, Venmo, Zelle, or Cash App — whichever you prefer. No waiting on a check, no processing delay.