Little Hawk, as Deep Thought in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy said, "Hmmm. . . . Tricky."

I'm afraid I don't have a good answer. Rapaire, being currently involved in the sport, could undoubtedly give you a more accurate idea than I can. I did a google search for fencing equipment and came up with some figures that were a bit of a jolt. Prices have really gone up since I was actively fencing!

Standard (non-electrical) épées seem to run from $35 to $50 American. Épées set up for electrical scoring run about $50 to $80.
Non-electric foils run $25 to $40
Sabers, $35 to 50
Masks from $50 to over $200

When I was fencing (1945 to maybe 1957), you could pick up a good French or Italian foil for $6.00 to $8.00. Spare blades (you'd break a blade from time to time) for $1.75. An épée or saber would run about $10.00 to $12.00 (including the ones that Tyrone Power and Basil Rathbone were using in the movie). I had a good, solid mask that stood up to many a jab from foils and épées and whacks from saber-blades for about $12.00. Basic masks run for about $50.00 now, and you can pay up to $200.00 for one (other than a little extra padding, I wonder what this one has over one for a quarter of the price).

I have no idea what used fencing equipment would go for. To be salable at all, they would have to be in generally good condition and rust-free. The best I can suggest (unless Rapaire comes in with some good, current info) is, if you have a fencing club or salle d"armes near where you live, check with them and see if anyone would be interested, and if so, what might they offer.

I've got a regular armory of equipment, but even though I'm not able to use it anymore, I can't bring myself to part with it. Too many good memories.

A good alternative would be to cross them and hang them on a wall. If you also have a mask, hang that where the two blades intersect. Good conversation piece.

Don Firth