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Jun 14, 2023 10:09:05   #
DaveyDitzer Loc: Western PA
 
higgs wrote:
Need some advice on where to sell Nikon lens to.


In summary, the easiest but less profitable way is to sell to a photo company, e.g., Roberts, B&H, etc. E-Bay may yield more profit but remember their fees have been creeping up and reduce you net income from the sale. I have bought and sold on this site (UHH) and have had good professional dealings with members. Craigslist is not very secure and I would not use this method. I have used both E-Bay and this sire, UHH, and either would be my preference.
I have also read listings but have not used Steve Perry's site - Backcountry Gallery - which has a classified section. If you start by describing your lenses more exactly, you might get a more detailed response from UHH members.

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Jun 14, 2023 11:12:18   #
Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona
 
Thomas902 wrote:
higgs I would suggest you start here

Members Buy/Sell/Trade -- Classifieds
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-6-1.html

That said please review the Admin's Rules on this forum carefully first.
Also I would invest some quality time reviewing other UHH members posts in the forum.

If you don't feel like investing time coming up the curve selling here on UHH then I would suggest
KEH; mpb; B&H; Roberts; UsedPhotoPro; (btw, Google is your friend here)

eBay is another option albeit it also requires that you invest time/effort to get your head around how that marketplace works.

My question to you is Why are you asking here on UHH since you joined in Sept 2019 and have less than a half dozen post?

Maybe Craig's List in your Locale is what you should try in my humble estimation since seem to lack any serious commitment to UHH and it's members. UHH is a family of Photographers where synergy with other members is an important attribute (hope this makes sense)

All the best on your Sales/Marketing venture higgs.
higgs I would suggest you start here br br Member... (show quote)


Wow Thomas, who peed in your corn flakes this morning. This IMO constitutes a totally uncalled for response to a simple question

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Jun 14, 2023 11:14:17   #
Jack47 Loc: Ontario
 
Curmudgeon wrote:
Wow Thomas, who peed in your corn flakes this morning. This IMO constitutes a totally uncalled for response to a simple question


Becoming quite common here…….unfortunately.

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Jun 14, 2023 12:10:27   #
Flyhigh Loc: Seattle, Palm Desert
 
higgs wrote:
Need some advice on where to sell Nikon lens to.


I've found that the Niconians website is a good place to buy and sell. You certainly have wonderful lenses to sell. Good luck to you.

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Jun 14, 2023 13:05:48   #
JD750 Loc: SoCal
 
Thomas902 wrote:
My question to you is Why are you asking here on UHH since you joined in Sept 2019 and have less than a half dozen post?
you must have some reason for asking this. Please explain how this is relevant to his question?

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Jun 14, 2023 13:12:47   #
Alafoto Loc: Montgomery, AL
 
Thomas902 wrote:
higgs I would suggest you start here

Members Buy/Sell/Trade -- Classifieds
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-6-1.html

That said please review the Admin's Rules on this forum carefully first.
Also I would invest some quality time reviewing other UHH members posts in the forum.

If you don't feel like investing time coming up the curve selling here on UHH then I would suggest
KEH; mpb; B&H; Roberts; UsedPhotoPro; (btw, Google is your friend here)

eBay is another option albeit it also requires that you invest time/effort to get your head around how that marketplace works.

My question to you is Why are you asking here on UHH since you joined in Sept 2019 and have less than a half dozen post?

Maybe Craig's List in your Locale is what you should try in my humble estimation since seem to lack any serious commitment to UHH and it's members. UHH is a family of Photographers where synergy with other members is an important attribute (hope this makes sense)

All the best on your Sales/Marketing venture higgs.
higgs I would suggest you start here br br Member... (show quote)


Wow, well reasoned!

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Jun 14, 2023 13:47:40   #
amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
 
Flyhigh wrote:
I've found that the Niconians website is a good place to buy and sell. You certainly have wonderful lenses to sell. Good luck to you.


I believe you mean "Nikonians"... as in https://www.nikonians.org/

There have been a number of good suggestions I agree with:

KEH.com, MPB.com, B&H Photo Used Dept., Adorama Used Dept., UsedPhotoPro.com (Robert's Photo) and some other reliable retailers buy used gear to stock their shelves. While it will vary a bit from one to the next, in general they will pay you a fair, used WHOLESALE price for your gear. It's probably the easiest way and lowest risk way to sell your gear, but will get you the least $ out of them.

Selling via an on eBay (and similar) can produce a better $ return, but there's no guarantee and there's some risk with shipping, dishonest buyers and some $ end up going to auction fees, shipping, insurance.

Selling on a forum like UHH or Nikonians also can produce better $ return than wholesale and typically has a lot less risk than auction sales. You can check a member's history... how long they have been a member, if they have had other transactions, etc. There still will be cost of shipping and insurance, but you can negotiate that if you wish.

Selling locally via Craigslist and similar is also possible and can make for better $ return than wholesale, but you do need to be careful. Meet the buyer in a bank lobby, inside a coffee shop, or similar... for your own safety. Be prepared for some haggling over price. People love to play games. For example....

I sold a motorcycle via Craigslist. We had agreed on a price over the phone and when I counted the money the buyer handed me, it was $20 short. He said, "Whoops, I thought I counted that right. It's all I have." Yeah, right. And neither of the two friends who came with you have $20 they could loan you either, right? I knew it was all BS, but do I kill the deal over $20 or accept a little less than we had agreed? Obviously $20 wasn't all that much and letting the deal go through made him feel like he'd "won".

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Jun 14, 2023 13:50:44   #
Alafoto Loc: Montgomery, AL
 
amfoto1 wrote:
I believe you mean "Nikonians"... as in https://www.nikonians.org/

There have been a number of good suggestions I agree with:

KEH.com, MPB.com, B&H Photo Used Dept., Adorama Used Dept., UsedPhotoPro.com (Robert's Photo) and some other reliable retailers buy used gear to stock their shelves. While it will vary a bit from one to the next, in general they will pay you a fair, used WHOLESALE price for your gear. It's probably the easiest way and lowest risk way to sell your gear, but will get you the least $ out of them.

Selling via an on eBay (and similar) can produce a better $ return, but there's no guarantee and there's some risk with shipping, dishonest buyers and some $ end up going to auction fees, shipping, insurance.

Selling on a forum like UHH or Nikonians also can produce better $ return than wholesale and typically has a lot less risk than auction sales. You can check a member's history... how long they have been a member, if they have had other transactions, etc. There still will be cost of shipping and insurance, but you can negotiate that if you wish.

Selling locally via Craigslist and similar is also possible and can make for better $ return than wholesale, but you do need to be careful. Meet the buyer in a bank lobby, inside a coffee shop, or similar... for your own safety. Be prepared for some haggling over price. People love to play games. Next time you make a big purchase, here's a suggestion....

I sold was a motorcycle via Craigslist. We had agreed on a price over the phone and when I counted the money the buyer handed me, it was $20 short. He said, "Whoops, I thought I counted that right. It's all I have." Yeah, right. And neither of the two friends who came with you have $20 they could loan you either, right? I knew it was all BS, but do I kill the deal over $20 or accept a little less than we had agreed? Obviously $20 wasn't all that much and letting the deal go through made him feel like he'd "won".
I believe you mean "Nikonians"... as in ... (show quote)


Tell the chiseler you'll be glad to follow him to the nearest ATM. If he doesn't have a checking account, the money is probably counterfeit anyway.

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Jun 14, 2023 14:43:38   #
Elias Amador
 
It is helps to state the lens make, year, f stops range, fixed or zoom focal lengths, condition (scratches, dust, etc), front and rear caps, lens case or original box, manual, extra filters if any, photos of course, price (negotiable?) and shipping cost.

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Jun 14, 2023 15:47:38   #
hollis
 
Hello higgs - what are you asking for the 24-70 lens? Btw, what's the f stop opening. Thanks

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Jun 14, 2023 16:24:23   #
higgs Loc: Norwood MA
 
Thank you

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Jun 14, 2023 19:58:32   #
Jack47 Loc: Ontario
 
higgs wrote:
Thank you


When replying click “quote reply” so people on here will know who you are replying to.

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Jun 14, 2023 20:00:27   #
Jack47 Loc: Ontario
 
amfoto1 wrote:
I believe you mean "Nikonians"... as in https://www.nikonians.org/

There have been a number of good suggestions I agree with:

KEH.com, MPB.com, B&H Photo Used Dept., Adorama Used Dept., UsedPhotoPro.com (Robert's Photo) and some other reliable retailers buy used gear to stock their shelves. While it will vary a bit from one to the next, in general they will pay you a fair, used WHOLESALE price for your gear. It's probably the easiest way and lowest risk way to sell your gear, but will get you the least $ out of them.

Selling via an on eBay (and similar) can produce a better $ return, but there's no guarantee and there's some risk with shipping, dishonest buyers and some $ end up going to auction fees, shipping, insurance.

Selling on a forum like UHH or Nikonians also can produce better $ return than wholesale and typically has a lot less risk than auction sales. You can check a member's history... how long they have been a member, if they have had other transactions, etc. There still will be cost of shipping and insurance, but you can negotiate that if you wish.

Selling locally via Craigslist and similar is also possible and can make for better $ return than wholesale, but you do need to be careful. Meet the buyer in a bank lobby, inside a coffee shop, or similar... for your own safety. Be prepared for some haggling over price. People love to play games. For example....

I sold a motorcycle via Craigslist. We had agreed on a price over the phone and when I counted the money the buyer handed me, it was $20 short. He said, "Whoops, I thought I counted that right. It's all I have." Yeah, right. And neither of the two friends who came with you have $20 they could loan you either, right? I knew it was all BS, but do I kill the deal over $20 or accept a little less than we had agreed? Obviously $20 wasn't all that much and letting the deal go through made him feel like he'd "won".
I believe you mean "Nikonians"... as in ... (show quote)


I would have said, sorry, come back when you have the xtra 20.

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Jun 15, 2023 10:38:05   #
Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA
 
Retired CPO wrote:
Perhaps if you used "quote reply" we would know who you are replying to!


LOL. Touche.

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