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Jul 9, 2019 12:53:06   #
dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC
 
olemikey wrote:
I have bought fine used equipment, appropriately graded by the vendor, from the following (MPB, KEH, UsedPhotoPro-Roberts, Adorama, B&H, Cameta) and have heard good about Hunt's and Samy's. The items from MPB have been spotless, and appeared either unused, or (if camera body) you could only tell by shutter count, all the rest have been good vendors, and the merchandise has been excellent, and I feel the grading was honest.

I am a very picky buyer, so it all has to line up and check the right boxes, or I go elsewhere. If I ever decide to re-sell an item, I want to be in possesion of the best example I could find, appropriate to $$ invested.

For camera bodies - Some do provide shutter count, some do not, my money usually goes where the information, pictures and shutter count are provided, Note - I've sent none back. With camera bodies, I want to know everything prior to shipment, I don't want to find out the fine looking camera has 50K shutter count, when I could buy a "hardly used" version for similar money from another vendor.

Lenses - I've bought from all above, only returned one to KEH as it was just as bad as they described (I had hope for it), but issues with AF and VR - shake, rattle and roll, all the time.....it would have been a good manual lens, but was costly to repair, requires laser equipment to properly re-set. In each case the re-seller has provided accurate description, but some do tell you more, and I want to know the whole deal, no surprises.

I do buy used from Ebay and even here on UHH, No bad experiences on UHH, several on Ebay, but all were resolved by either the vendor or Ebay, to my satisfaction.

My $.02
I have bought fine used equipment, appropriately g... (show quote)


Seems I have met someone who changes equipment as much as I do, or more! Technology advancements are so rapid and my own interests have evolved so much that I change my setup every couple years and always have two camera bodies plus about three or more lenses at any given time. That may not sound like a lot but I only do photography for a few weeks out of the year when I travel out West. Thanks for sharing your experiences, olemikey.

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Jul 9, 2019 12:58:32   #
dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC
 
adm wrote:
I have never heard of MPB but I have been dealing with KEH for years and have always had good experiences with them. The equipment is often in better condition than rated. I have also had good experiences buying used from Adormama and B and H but they do not have the selection that KEH has. I believe KEH is the largest dealer of used camera equipment in the world.


Didn't realize KEH might be the biggest seller of used equipment, but, considering the excellent way they handle their operations, I can believe it. I tend to forget about Adorama for used, thinking of them more for new equipment. Thanks for sharing, adm.

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Jul 9, 2019 12:59:59   #
dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC
 
sueyeisert wrote:
Both are good.



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Jul 9, 2019 13:00:16   #
dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC
 
fotoman150 wrote:
KEH. Got a great 5D mark II. Very happy.



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Jul 9, 2019 13:00:41   #
dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC
 
ggab wrote:
Love KEH. Never had a bad experience with them.


Nor have I.

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Jul 9, 2019 13:01:07   #
dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC
 
Don G wrote:
Having purchased from KEH in past many times on used gear I was pleased to find it much better than describe.



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Jul 9, 2019 13:03:40   #
dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC
 
jeryh wrote:
MPB is a well known UK firm, and has an excellent reputation.


Their prices are very competitive on the items I've looked at, but selection is more limited. Are they relatively new on the US scene?

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Jul 9, 2019 13:04:46   #
dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC
 
RobertW wrote:
I have used KEH for years and have found their rating system to be accurate or erring on the better side (i.e., what they ship seems to be a bit better than what they advertise)


That's what I was hoping for. Thanks, Robert!

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Jul 9, 2019 13:06:43   #
dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC
 
hpucker99 wrote:
I only have experience with KEH in buying or selling used gear. I have purchased two camera bodies and four lenses from them over the years. I usually get the EX or EX+ grade. I have found the equipment I got from them to look just about new with no or little marks. One lens I got from them stopped focussing after about a month. Contacted KEH and the replacement was on my way before they got the one from me.


Focusing issues would be my main concern buying a 'like new' lens...maybe why it was turned in to begin with?...but if a bad apple can be returned NQA, I would be happy with that. Thanks!

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Jul 9, 2019 13:07:03   #
dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC
 
russraman wrote:
I've found both KEH and Roberts Photo's Used Photo Pro both to be reputable and honest sellers of used cameras and lenses.



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Jul 9, 2019 13:17:37   #
nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY
 
Second time I sold a lens to MPB, which I thought was in very good shape, they rejected it as being too dirty. I was surprised, but it shows they have high standards. I trust them.

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Jul 9, 2019 13:20:58   #
Jbrustrom
 
mpb is the best by far.

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Jul 9, 2019 14:09:26   #
dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC
 
nadelewitz wrote:
Second time I sold a lens to MPB, which I thought was in very good shape, they rejected it as being too dirty. I was surprised, but it shows they have high standards. I trust them.

Interesting experience and good food for thought, nadelewitz--thanks.

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Jul 9, 2019 14:09:50   #
dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC
 
Jbrustrom wrote:
mpb is the best by far.


Compared to...?

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Jul 9, 2019 15:34:36   #
Harryd68959
 
MPB has done well by me.

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