Question about used equipment

[skitterbug]

I’m starting a new thread with a quote from DanK from a recent post in the thread: Slow forum: is there any hope for improvement? - Is there any hope for improvement?


My new post is about camera equipment.

I have used 5 or 6 EF lenses with the R6 II, using the cheaper of the two Canon adapters (the one that doesn't have an extra ring). All have worked flawlessly. I did have a 100-400. It's a wonderful lens, but I finally sold it because of the weight. All by its lonesome, it weighs 3.61 lb / 1640 g.

So where is the best places to sell used camera equipment? If I could get a decent return for my investment, I might consider trying to do this so I could update to new lenses, etc. What do others do with their older “stuff”?


Thanks for considering my question.

[DanK]

I've sold on Craigslist (remember that?) and eBay, but I usually use one of the main vendors. In the past, I've used KEH, but I now get quotes from both KEH and MPB to compare.

These firms have to make a profit, so you can sometimes make more selling directly, but I've found that KEH often comes pretty close to eBay after you net out the various fees. It's also stressless. You get a quote online. You use their condition scale to say what you think the condition is, e.g., Like New Minus or Excellent Plus. If you accept the bid, they send you a prepaid shipping label. They then examine the stuff, tell you what condition rating they come up with, and if they disagree with you, what the new estimate is. If you accept it, they send you the money. If you reject it, they ship the gear back to you at their expense.

I've only once disagreed with their ratings. They rated one thing as Ex + that I had rated as LN -. It was essentially mint. I emailed about my disagreement, and they agreed and changed their bid..

I believe MPB uses much the same system.

I just priced my remaining Canon equipment, and with my ratings, MPB would have beaten KEH by a few hundred dollars. Last time, it was the reverse.

[skitterbug]

I have never used Craigslist or eBay - never trusted them really. But I'll look into the two places that you have used! Selling equipment would definitely be a new experience, so we shall see. The only item that I've traded in was an older iphone for a new one. <laugh> That worked out okay. I've enjoyed using the camera equipment that I have but as you pointed out earlier, the weight of this stuff is becoming daunting. I don't use a tripod most of the time so focusing is also an issue, if the camera can't be held steady.

Thanks for replying! Tonight trying to get into CiC was like using dial-up or maybe even a bit worse than that but I held in there so I could see what you had recommended. I appreciate the info! So yes, thank you very much!