Best Way To Sell A Used Camera: I've got a Like New (965 Shutter count) Nikon D850 with Nikon lens Ive been trying to sell. I keep getting scammer type request on Facebook and Craigs...

GentleGiantEd Loc: Oregon

I've got a Like New (965 Shutter count) Nikon D850 with Nikon lens Ive been trying to sell. I keep getting scammer type request on Facebook and Craigs list. Im wondering if anyone in this forum knows the best way to sell to someone at a distance that guarantees I wont be scammed? Thanks

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

GentleGiantEd wrote:

I've got a Like New (965 Shutter count) Nikon D850 with Nikon lens Ive been trying to sell. I keep getting scammer type request on Facebook and Craigs list. Im wondering if anyone in this forum knows the best way to sell to someone at a distance that guarantees I wont be scammed? Thanks

You can sell it here on UHH Member Buy/Sell/Trade https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-6-1.html

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

This is a good place to start.

Quixdraw Loc: x

There are never guarantees, except with established buyers and vendors of used cameras. However, the classified here is not a bad place to sell either. I have done both buy and sell.

Floyd Loc: Misplaced Texan in Florence, Alabama

Ship only after getting your agreed on price safely in your bank with an additional day or two before shipping to insure their check is good. Secondly, have you tried to sell the camera and lens on this site? I highly recommend this process and I'm sure several others will also.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Have you decided the price?
Have you decided what payment form to accept?
Have you investigated the shipping cost and method and insurance cost?
Have you taking images that clearly show the condition of the equipment?
Are you ready to sell?

GentleGiantEd Loc: Oregon

Yes to all

GentleGiantEd Loc: Oregon

Floyd wrote:

Ship only after getting your agreed on price safely in your bank with an additional day or two before shipping to insure their check is good. Secondly, have you tried to sell the camera and lens on this site? I highly recommend this process and I'm sure several others will also.

Good advice. Thanks

GentleGiantEd Loc: Oregon

CHG_CANON wrote:

Have you decided the price?
Have you decided what payment form to accept?
Have you investigated the shipping cost and method and insurance cost?
Have you taking images that clearly show the condition of the equipment?
Are you ready to sell?

Yes to most.
Ready to sell? yes
Price? Yes
Payment form? Not until I know a way they cannot scam me to get a refund if they claim they never got the merchandise.
Shipping cost? No they will pay that
Clear images? Yes

GentleGiantEd Loc: Oregon

quixdraw wrote:

There are never guarantees, except with established buyers and vendors of used cameras. However, the classified here is not a bad place to sell either. I have done both buy and sell.

Hoping I find a legitimate buyer here.

Floyd Loc: Misplaced Texan in Florence, Alabama

GentleGiantEd wrote:

Yes to most.
Ready to sell? yes
Price? Yes
Payment form? Not until I know a way they cannot scam me to get a refund if they claim they never got the merchandise.
Shipping cost? No they will pay that
Clear images? Yes

The Post Office can help you, believe it or not, by shipping items where an accepting signature is required for delivery. You would want to insure the package for an amount of at least 20% above actual value to mitigate the P.O. from just delivering the pkg. to the front porch.

BassmanBruce Loc: Middle of the Mitten

I agree with all above replies, but just in case you’re not aware of them:
Adorama, B & H, MPB, KEH, Roberts used photo pro, Hunts are all reputable camera stores you can deal with and be confident.
Their purchase (from you) prices hurt a little, as they offer guarantees to their buyers and must make a profit.
Best of luck!

GentleGiantEd Loc: Oregon

Floyd wrote:

The Post Office can help you, believe it or not, by shipping items where an accepting signature is required for delivery. You would want to insure the package for an amount of at least 20% above actual value to mitigate the P.O. from just delivering the pkg. to the front porch.

Good advice. Is there any way the receiver can change the address after shipping? I've read where the buyer say they want to track it then know a way they can change the destination then claim they never received it then force a refund through PayPal. Not sure completely how it works but its part of the scam.

Floyd Loc: Misplaced Texan in Florence, Alabama

GentleGiantEd wrote:

Good advice. Is there any way the receiver can change the address after shipping? I've read where the buyer say they want to track it then know a way they can change the destination then claim they never received it then force a refund through PayPal. Not sure completely how it works but its part of the scam.

The P. O. gives you the tracking number and unless you share it with the buyer, I would think it would be difficult to obtain. Secondly, the delivery to the new address would still require a signature. If delivery was not possible that should be documented and either you get the pkg returned to you or the insurance would kick in. Nothing is foolproof. I have bad-mouthed the P.O. several years in the past; however, they seem to be better at getting things properly delivered, to the point Amazon uses them for many deliveries, particularly Sunday deliveries, of which I've gotten several. Thirdly, who says you must accept PayPal. If the seller doesn't want your camera enough to commit to your method of sale, I doubt if you would want to deal with him/her.

jim quist Loc: Missouri

Sell it to BnH or another reputable dealer and you will most likely get less than you want but won't get scammed.