Who offers the better trade in value? I have almost decided to spring for a D850. I would trade my D800 in. My question which of the "Big Three or other" camera stores is likely to...

Johanna Loc: Albuquerque, NM

I have almost decided to spring for a D850. I would trade my D800 in. My question which of the "Big Three or other" camera stores is likely to offer the highest trade in value? I have spent more money over the past years at one of the two biggies, if that may be reason to chose it. shutter count is 3956! I use my D750 more.

SharpShooter Loc: NorCal

Johanna wrote:

I have almost decided to spring for a D850. I would trade my D800 in. My question which of the "Big Three or other" camera stores is likely to offer the highest trade in value? I have spent more money over the past years at one of the two biggies, if that may be reason to chose it. shutter count is 3956! I use my D750 more.

Craig's List!!!
SS

BigBill85

I used to hear about this amazing trade-in value. Don't get your hopes up. I tried to get $1050 for my D800 and couldn't get it.

GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City

Camera stores are in business to make money.
Sell it yourself.
You’ll get more for it.
Use the Buy and Sell section here on the ‘hog.
I use Fred Miranda’s classifieds (there is a small fee for listing), but like most places, it helps to be an active member.

speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho

Johanna wrote:

I have almost decided to spring for a D850. I would trade my D800 in. My question which of the "Big Three or other" camera stores is likely to offer the highest trade in value? I have spent more money over the past years at one of the two biggies, if that may be reason to chose it. shutter count is 3956! I use my D750 more.

You would be very disappointed by either one of the big threes as you call them, you would get a lot more selling it on eBay!

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

Johanna wrote:

I have almost decided to spring for a D850. I would trade my D800 in. My question which of the "Big Three or other" camera stores is likely to offer the highest trade in value? I have spent more money over the past years at one of the two biggies, if that may be reason to chose it. shutter count is 3956! I use my D750 more.

I always sell my valuable equipment on Ebay.

Research prices on Ebay
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2380057.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xd800.TRS0&_nkw=d800&_sacat=0

Determine your starting price or fixed auction price.
Good pictures help sell
Good write up helps sell
Remember you pay Ebay and PayPal a commission for the sale.

If you don't want to deal that B&H on their website has a form to fill out and they will give an estimate of the price they will pay.

Best to you whatever you decide.

wolfman

Johanna wrote:

I have almost decided to spring for a D850. I would trade my D800 in. My question which of the "Big Three or other" camera stores is likely to offer the highest trade in value? I have spent more money over the past years at one of the two biggies, if that may be reason to chose it. shutter count is 3956! I use my D750 more.

My question is, if your not using your D800, why would you want a D850?

Jim Bob

wolfman wrote:

My question is, if your not using your D800, why would you want a D850?

Noneyun.

BebuLamar

I think Craiglist is how you get the most money out of your unwanted gear although there are fewer buyers as Craiglist only appeal to local buyers. Ebay is next in term of getting good money for your gear. Trade in is convenient but you wouldn't get much because the stores will then have to resell them at a higher price and they have high overhead cost.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Johanna wrote:

I have almost decided to spring for a D850. I would trade my D800 in. My question which of the "Big Three or other" camera stores is likely to offer the highest trade in value? I have spent more money over the past years at one of the two biggies, if that may be reason to chose it. shutter count is 3956! I use my D750 more.

How about ebay?
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=hasselblad&LH_Complete=1&LH_Sold=1&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xnikon+d800.TRS0&_nkw=nikon+d800&_sacat=0

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

GoofyNewfie wrote:

Camera stores are in business to make money.
Sell it yourself.

queencitysanta Loc: Charlotte, North Carolina

I maybe interested in your Nikon D800 Please send me a PM.

Thanks

Brock

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

Johanna wrote:

I have almost decided to spring for a D850. I would trade my D800 in. My question which of the "Big Three or other" camera stores is likely to offer the highest trade in value? I have spent more money over the past years at one of the two biggies, if that may be reason to chose it. shutter count is 3956! I use my D750 more.

Call all three and compare their offers. But they will all low ball you cause they are in business and have to make a profit. I would be surprised if they differ more than $75.00 from each other. You can sell it here on UHH and make a LOT more money than trading it in. It does not have a high shutter count and would sell fast. You could also sell it on ebay, again, here you will get between 50-80% more than TRADING IT IN.

Szalajj Loc: Salem, NH

eBay is loaded with tons of fees, as well as the PayPal fees to collect the post sale earnings. Make sure that you calculate all of those fees into your choice of where you list and sell your used camera equipment.

And a disgruntled buyer could cost you your camera if a dispute is filed.

Make sure that your camera condition is correctly listed and sufficient photos document the obvious condition flaws.

Years ago, I bought something on eBay where the condition wasn't correctly listed. There were obvious damages that didn't show up in the photos listed on the auction, because the photos weren't taken of those actual pieces.

The Villages Loc: The Villages, Florida

Adorama says they'll pay 70% of what a used one is selling for.