The most expensive snowboard ever sold is a 1977 Burton Experimental Prototype that fetched $31,313.13 on eBay when the auction ended on 1 July 2014, and we found no sale since that beats it. Our ranking covers the three vintage Burton boards with a reported final price on eBay. We left out boards that only carry a maker’s asking price. All three sold between 2012 and 2014, so the market has been quiet for years.
| Rank | Snowboard | Price (USD) | Date | Sold at |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burton Experimental Prototype (1977) | $31,313.13 | Jul 2014 | eBay |
| 2 | Burton Black Widow Experimental Series (1983) | $11,732 | Early 2013 | eBay |
| 3 | Burton BB1 Londonderry (1978 to 1979) | $11,211 (reported) | Mar 2012 | eBay |
1. Burton Experimental Prototype (1977): $31,313.13
The auction on eBay ended on 1 July 2014 at $31,313.13. The cents are a nod to Jake Burton’s lucky number, 13. The listing said Jake Burton gave the board to the seller in thanks for work on early snowboards, two years before the first Burton boards went into production. It was reportedly ridden only a couple of times.
The board’s authenticity rests partly on the seller’s story, which was not independently confirmed.
Our basis: final eBay auction price, as reported at the sale.
2. Burton Black Widow Experimental Series (1983): $11,732
Burton made a small run of Black Widow boards for its team. This one sold on eBay in early 2013 for $11,732, which was the record until the 1977 prototype passed it in 2014.
The rider story told by the seller, that it was ridden to a downhill win in 1984, is unconfirmed.
Basis: final eBay price, confirmed as the previous record in 2014 coverage.
3. Burton BB1 Londonderry (1978 to 1979): $11,211
Handmade in Londonderry, Vermont, the BB1 is a favourite of collectors. This one was reportedly unridden and sold on eBay on 25 March 2012 for $11,211.
Counted as: final eBay price as reported; sources differ slightly on the day.
Has the record been beaten in 2025 or 2026?
We found no sale in 2025 or 2026 that tops the 2014 result. Our search for newer sales turned up only asking prices on classified sites. Coverage of the 2014 sale mentioned a figure of $15,000 as the next highest, but did not say whether that was a completed sale.
What drives these prices
- Firsts. The top board predates the first production Burtons.
- Tiny runs. The Black Widow was a small run made for the Burton team.
- Story. A handed-over prototype beats a mint board.
- Bidding wars. Two collectors on one eBay listing can push a price up fast.
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What is the most expensive snowboard ever sold?
A 1977 Burton Experimental Prototype, at $31,313.13 on eBay in July 2014.
How much is a vintage Burton snowboard worth?
Most are worth far less than the prototype. The three top eBay sales run from about $11,000 to $31,000.
Has anyone beaten the 2014 record?
We found no such sale, but our search was limited.
Why do vintage snowboards sell for so much?
Collectors pay for first editions, tiny production runs and boards with a story.
How we put this list together
We ranked snowboards by their reported final eBay price. Boards with only an asking price are not ranked. Figures are approximate and come from reports of each sale.
Last updated: October 2026.
