Is there a "Kelly Blue Book" (so to speak) for used cameras: Good Sunday Morning to all Hoggers... Now that we are heavy into the "mirrorless" cameras, many

goldstar46 Loc: Tampa, Fl

Good Sunday Morning to all Hoggers...

Now that we are heavy into the "mirrorless" cameras, many - like myself as going to sell old stuff

At this time, I have 3 - EOS DSLR bodies, and 7 of the EF lenses and I do wish to change over to the RF & R Stuff

Is there an "established" and "Published" source for 'grading' and 'determining' of values for equipment...

YES......... I know there are companies such as B&H, MPB, and all the others...... BUT, ~~ I do NOT want to go that route at first........ AND, I want a unbias source which is NOT connected to any company

Thanks in advance

Cheers
George Veazey

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Yes, it's called eBay. : )

Do a search for your camera and then click on "Sold items" in the left column. That will show you what people were willing to pay. It doesn't matter what a book says something is worth. What matters is how much buyers think it is worth.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

Usedprice.com

Also, google “bokeh market” and go to the assoc Facebook page. Supposedly, it is a blue book type website but there’s speculation that it didn’t last.

The alternate is to research the likes of KEH, MPB, eBay, Adorama, B&H, Fredmiranda, here, etc and price it yourself. Most importantly, be realistic in what to expect.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

Back in the 70's , when I worked in Photo Retail, there was, however I can't remember the name of the publication, any body in the business now?
BTW, back then the selling price (coded), was double the $ offered as a trade in.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

I use KEH. They only buy and sell used equipment in volume. They know the 'blue book' value, what they pay (low-ball) for your used equipment. They also offer free returns shipping, a no-questions-asked return period, and a minor amount of 6-month warranty for the used items they sell. Your private sale pricing needs to be 25% or more under their EX-rated items. You can try to sell for more, but anyone can compare prices with ebay, KEH, etc.

DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area

bobmcculloch wrote:

Back in the 70's , when I worked in Photo Retail, there was, however I can't remember the name of the publication, any body in the business now?
BTW, back then the selling price (coded), was double the $ offered as a trade in.

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coolhanduke Loc: Redondo Beach, CA

I typically check eBay to get a pulse on what items are selling for but try to avoid selling them there because of the fees they charge.
I have sold camera gear here with success.
Also post on Nextdoor or FB marketplace once you have established a sell price.

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

goldstar46 wrote:

Good Sunday Morning to all Hoggers... br br Now t... (show quote)

Yes, there is a sort of "kelly blue book" for photographic equipment, it is called SOLD ITEMS on ebay. Look up any thing you want, if you find it on ebay go down the left column and find SHOW ONLY, click on SOLD ITEMS and you will see what your item actually sold for, it is very accurate and helpful for folks who want to know what their equipment is actually worth.

Chadp Loc: Virginia Beach

jerryc41 wrote:

Yes, it's called eBay. : )

Do a search for your camera and then click on "Sold items" in the left column. That will show you what people were willing to pay. It doesn't matter what a book says something is worth. What matters is how much buyers think it is worth.

👍 You can’t get any more exact than this. It shows you what the market is paying. I do this every time I buy or sell anything used that is also sold on EBay.

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

jerryc41 wrote:

Yes, it's called eBay. : )

Do a search for your camera and then click on "Sold items" in the left column. That will show you what people were willing to pay. It doesn't matter what a book says something is worth. What matters is how much buyers think it is worth.

n4jee Loc: New Bern, NC

For every thing that you look up in eBay you will find a bell curve of prices. On the low end you will find "For parts or repair" and on the high end you will find the "New in the box" examples. You have to read the descriptions and try to match the condition of your equipment to the appropriate point on the bell curve. Also did the price include "free shipping." If there is a vague or no description at all, I don't include that item as a valid example. After I figure out what I think my equipment is worth on eBay, I'll offer it for sale on Ugly Hedgehog for a little less, then if it doesn't sell, post it on eBay. If something is priced right, it will sell. Good Luck.

LFingar Loc: Claverack, NY

I usually check B&H for a quote on what they will pay me for an item. That sets my bottom line. Then, hopefully, they will have a similar used item for sale so that I can see what top dollar would be. Then I set my price somewhere in the middle, since I don't offer a warranty or the option to return, as they do.

radiojohn

jerryc41 wrote:

Yes, it's called eBay. : )

Do a search for your camera and then click on "Sold items" in the left column. That will show you what people were willing to pay. It doesn't matter what a book says something is worth. What matters is how much buyers think it is worth.

Actually, click on "Advanced Search" to find the "sold" option. But great advice!

eBay is like any marketplace: If people see an item SOLD* for a lot of money, they quickly list theirs. Then others do the same and often supply is more than demand and the price drops.

*not asking price..too many nuts who think their stuff is made of gold.

epd1947

bobmcculloch wrote:

Back in the 70's , when I worked in Photo Retail, there was, however I can't remember the name of the publication, any body in the business now?
BTW, back then the selling price (coded), was double the $ offered as a trade in.

I think you might mean McKeown’s guide to cameras.

JBRIII

Some of the photography magazines, check a Barnes and Noble, they sell a lot of magazines, have big advertizements for used stuff, maybe Kett? Might be quicker than wading thru websites to get an idea, asumming any B&N near by.