# Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer (Black Label) 1986 - 1992 Blue — resale value

Source: JunkPal price guide — https://junkpal.ai/products/boss-cs-3-compression-sustainer-black-label-1986-1992-blue-effects-and-pedals-reverb

**Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer (Black Label) 1986 - 1992 Blue** is worth about **$64**, based on real closed eBay sales.

Live listings and the full sold-price history are on the page: https://junkpal.ai/products/boss-cs-3-compression-sustainer-black-label-1986-1992-blue-effects-and-pedals-reverb

## Value

| Condition | Value (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| Used | $64 |

Values are medians of real closed eBay sales, updated 2026-08-12. They are estimates for reference, not offers or appraisals — condition, completeness and edition move them a lot, so compare against the sold listings before pricing anything.

## Check the market

- [Sold listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DBoss%2520CS-3%2520Compression%2520Sustainer%2520Black%2520Label%26LH_Sold%3D1%26LH_Complete%3D1%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-sold&p=md-sold) — the closed sales these medians are computed from
- [Live listings on eBay](https://junkpal.ai/api/go?to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_nkw%3DBoss%2520CS-3%2520Compression%2520Sustainer%2520Black%2520Label%26mkcid%3D1%26mkrid%3D711-53200-19255-0%26siteid%3D0%26campid%3D5339166094%26toolid%3D10001%26mkevt%3D1%26customid%3Dmd-live&p=md-live) — what sellers are asking right now

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## Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Boss |
| Model | CS-3 Compression Sustainer (Black Label) 1986 - 1992 Blue |
| Used range | $64 – $64 |
| Sample size | 2 listings |
| Category | Effects and Pedals |

## Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer (Black Label) 1986 - 1992 Blue resale value

The used Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer (Black Label) 1986 - 1992 Blue has a median Reverb asking price of **$64**, ranging from $64 to $64 across 2 current listings.

### What drives the price

For a used pedal, true-bypass vs buffered, enclosure wear, and whether it's a discontinued or boutique run move the price most. Vintage and limited runs command a premium; player-grade and modified examples sell for less.

## FAQ

**What is the current market value for this specific Boss CS-3 model?**

Both available listings for the Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer are priced at $64.

**Is this a rare or sought-after vintage pedal?**

This is a specific vintage model from 1986-1992, with only two listings currently available.

**What color is the Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer being sold?**

The model being referenced is the Blue version of the Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer.

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Full price guide: https://junkpal.ai/products/boss-cs-3-compression-sustainer-black-label-1986-1992-blue-effects-and-pedals-reverb
How these values are computed: https://junkpal.ai/methodology
Cite as: "JunkPal price guide value as of 2026-08-12, based on real sold listings (junkpal.ai)"