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Jan 18, 2018 21:08:33   #
OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR
 
IDguy wrote:
Sorry, can’t find any such thing on Amazon. Once again, are you SURE you don’t mean Adorama?


I didn't know either, but their prices!!! I plugged in the specs for a Nikon 200-500mm in perfect condition including original packaging. They offer $400-$600.
The lowest price they offer for sale "fulfilled by Amazon" is $1200!!!

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Jan 18, 2018 21:14:12   #
brucewells Loc: Central Kentucky
 
bobishkan wrote:
Go on Amazon. Put in Nikon 85mm micro DX VR lens for about $526. When on the lens page, scroll down a little and see TRADE IN NOW on lower right hand side of page above other sellers


Interesting. It must be some sort of configuration in your account. I’m on Amazon nearly every day and have never seen a link to TRADE IN NOW. I just searched for the lens in question and looked at the page on which it is listed. There is no link for that function that I can find. I’m perplexed.

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Jan 18, 2018 21:39:51   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
IDguy wrote:
Sorry, can’t find any such thing on Amazon. Once again, are you SURE you don’t mean Adorama?


He means Amazon. It will show on a product page.

I logged out of Amazon and did the 200-500. Down on the right it said trade for $598.

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Jan 18, 2018 21:41:47   #
IDguy Loc: Idaho
 
bobishkan wrote:
Go on Amazon. Put in Nikon 85mm micro DX VR lens for about $526. When on the lens page, scroll down a little and see TRADE IN NOW on lower right hand side of page above other sellers


Ah ha! I found it. Didn’t know they did that. Thanks.

BTW I have had best success buying and selling camera equipment here on UHH. You will get a much better price here. First check eBay sold listings to price your item.

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Jan 19, 2018 06:03:52   #
KeEdNel
 
When I am selling photo gear I always use KEH Camera. They are great to buy used equipment or to sell it. They have always been great to deal with.

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Jan 19, 2018 06:27:05   #
WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio
 
Returned an item to Amazon it was unused, wouldn't give me a refund only credit. Never again.

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Jan 19, 2018 06:56:31   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
bobishkan wrote:
First of all let me say, for 10 years or so, I have used Amazon, and loved everything about doing business with them, EXCEPT on this one deal. I went to sell them a totally perfect Nikon 85mm micro DX, VR lens. I sent them a perfect lens with all the accessories and original box and papers. You could not tell from brand new. They sent it back saying it had light scratches and dust. I called them and they said someone must have made a mistake to resend it back to them. I did. Today I get it back saying it had hard usage. I looked at this lens with a microscope and could not find a single scratch anywhere or anything other than a brand new looking lens. I even checked the glass and found nothing. Am wondering if anyone else ever had a similar problem or any comments. They did give me a $50 credit for my troubles. It also cost them the freight four times. They were supposed to pay me first $296 the first time and $306 the second time. I could get that on Ebay! What do you think is going on? Thanks Bob
First of all let me say, for 10 years or so, I hav... (show quote)


Look at it this way, you got $50.00 for your trouble. List your lens on ebay and be done with it already. I never knew Amazon bought USED photography equipment, that is something I did not know.

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Jan 19, 2018 07:20:06   #
wteffey Loc: Ocala, FL USA
 
A simple difference of opinion. Try KEH

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Jan 19, 2018 07:30:42   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
You do realize that Amazon is like a mall. A mall doesn't sell anything. They provide stores space to sell their stuff. So, you aren't dealing with Amazon. You're dealing with a "store" within the Amazon "mall". Since you are not a manufacturer but a previous owner, the lens is used, whether it was actually used or not. Like any store, the seller on Amazon wants to make a profit. They can't sell the lens as new. So, they'll purchase the lens from you at a price that allows them to make a profit while selling it as used.
--Bob

bobishkan wrote:
First of all let me say, for 10 years or so, I have used Amazon, and loved everything about doing business with them, EXCEPT on this one deal. I went to sell them a totally perfect Nikon 85mm micro DX, VR lens. I sent them a perfect lens with all the accessories and original box and papers. You could not tell from brand new. They sent it back saying it had light scratches and dust. I called them and they said someone must have made a mistake to resend it back to them. I did. Today I get it back saying it had hard usage. I looked at this lens with a microscope and could not find a single scratch anywhere or anything other than a brand new looking lens. I even checked the glass and found nothing. Am wondering if anyone else ever had a similar problem or any comments. They did give me a $50 credit for my troubles. It also cost them the freight four times. They were supposed to pay me first $296 the first time and $306 the second time. I could get that on Ebay! What do you think is going on? Thanks Bob
First of all let me say, for 10 years or so, I hav... (show quote)

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Jan 19, 2018 07:54:59   #
RJWagons Loc: Lake Ridge Virginia
 
Try KEH.

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Jan 19, 2018 08:02:34   #
rstipe Loc: S. Florida
 
They are in business to make a profit.

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Jan 19, 2018 08:11:38   #
Wanderer2 Loc: Colorado Rocky Mountains
 
rmalarz wrote:
You do realize that Amazon is like a mall. A mall doesn't sell anything. They provide stores space to sell their stuff. So, you aren't dealing with Amazon. You're dealing with a "store" within the Amazon "mall". Since you are not a manufacturer but a previous owner, the lens is used, whether it was actually used or not. Like any store, the seller on Amazon wants to make a profit. They can't sell the lens as new. So, they'll purchase the lens from you at a price that allows them to make a profit while selling it as used.
--Bob
You do realize that Amazon is like a mall. A mall ... (show quote)


Amazon does sell merchandise directly and they are not simply a "mall." Like other retailers they purchase new items from a distributor or manufacturer and offer them for sale by Amazon on their website. They also list items, new and used, for sale by private vendors.

Question for the OP: Instead of trying to sell your lens to Amazon why not list it on their website as a private vendor and as a used item and eliminate Amazon as a middleman? I have only rarely sold an item on Amazon (but have purchased hundreds) but when I have it was an entirely satisfactory process.

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Jan 19, 2018 08:14:16   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
bobishkan wrote:
First of all let me say, for 10 years or so, I have used Amazon, and loved everything about doing business with them, EXCEPT on this one deal. I went to sell them a totally perfect Nikon 85mm micro DX, VR lens. I sent them a perfect lens with all the accessories and original box and papers. You could not tell from brand new. They sent it back saying it had light scratches and dust. I called them and they said someone must have made a mistake to resend it back to them. I did. Today I get it back saying it had hard usage. I looked at this lens with a microscope and could not find a single scratch anywhere or anything other than a brand new looking lens. I even checked the glass and found nothing. Am wondering if anyone else ever had a similar problem or any comments. They did give me a $50 credit for my troubles. It also cost them the freight four times. They were supposed to pay me first $296 the first time and $306 the second time. I could get that on Ebay! What do you think is going on? Thanks Bob
First of all let me say, for 10 years or so, I hav... (show quote)


$50 credit is a good deal, and it cost you nothing in postage. I have no idea what's going on with their inspection, but I always sell on ebay.

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Jan 19, 2018 08:18:16   #
WessoJPEG Loc: Cincinnati, Ohio
 
I always buy and sell on Craigs List, bought my D7200 there for hardly nothing. FREE no charge

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Jan 19, 2018 08:26:16   #
insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida
 
While Amazon certainly does many things right, I am not certain that trade-in's are their forte'.

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