asolo Loc: Eastern PA

After trying to sell a current model Nikon DSLR here on UHH and refusing to use either eBay or Craigslist, I requested quotes from several large resellers. All replied quickly.

I ended up picking MPB for simplicity, speed and price (actually all similar $$). MPB turned the entire transaction around very quickly and even increased their payment to me to 1) reflect condition better than what I claimed plus 2) a few extras I had included.

None of that was expected, but is certainly appreciated!

WayneL Loc: Baltimore Md

I sell to them also, always great service

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

I get between 30-70% more selling myself on ebay. I like to keep the extra money in MY pocket, not there's.

asolo Loc: Eastern PA

I believe most of us share your preference re: where $$ get pocketed! When buying or selling I typically check the recent eBay SOLD (not completed) history for same/similar items. That is probably as close to "market" as I can get.

My "process" was/is: used D5600 bodies (there were about 10 on eBay) sold from $385 to $435, just about all with free shipping. Assuming $15-20 for shipping, almost 15% to eBay and about 3% to PayPal or similar, it is hard to imagine the seller netting more than $315-$350. I tried UUH classifieds for a while, but no interest. MPB quickly beat any likely eBay return and also my UHH ask.

I offer this not as a debate but more as illustration of one experience. Clearly it pays to shop around when buying or selling. One of many factors possibly influencing the MPB offer might have been the fact that they had no used D5600s in their inventory whereas other used resellers had a few each., However, no one else offered less than $325, all quick and hassle free.

IMHO, the market (and prices) for even well cared for current DSLR products, both bodies and lenses, continues to decline fairly rapidly. No doubt it will stabilize at some point, but prices certainly have not bottomed. Many of us (myself included) are aging out of this hobby/profession and there appears to be a shortage of newcomers. At the same time the sharing of pics and videos has exploded. Simple explanation - smart cellphones. The migration to mirrorless is another undeniable factor. All of this has been discussed many times here on UHH and elsewhere.

This is not a functionality or capability issue. I find my DSLR a very capable and useful tool that certainly exceeds my skills as a photographer. This is about declining demand, substitute products and perceived technical obsolescence at work. If you are happy with your DSLR gear, then enjoy! If you either want or have to sell and wish to maximize your return, then the sooner the better.

Apologies to all for hijacking my own thread!

petercbrandt Loc: New York City, Manhattan

Very well put !

janiebutz

I also had a great experience with MPB….both selling a well equipped d7100 and purchasing a new lens for my d750. Their pricing was significantly better than some others. As for Craigslist, I gave up after arranging to meet with an interested party who basically wanted the whole package for less than 1/2 of what I had listed in my ad. I had established my price using Ebay sales of similar equipment. He was the only respondent. So glad I walked away.

mudduck

I enquired about selling MPB a complete Hasselblad H3D II kit,( body purchased for Adorama for 3400) lens , extra batteries and a Image Bank, they offered 1500!!! Nedless to say, I didnt take their offer.

MDI Mainer

Have had several flawless experience selling to, trading with and buying from MPB.

bobforman Loc: Anacortes, Washington State

Ditto to great service.

Drbobcameraguy Loc: Eaton Ohio

They are picking up my 200-400f4 tomorrow