Used Camera Equipment
Jul 9, 2019 10:41:53 #
Jul 9, 2019 10:58:39 #
dmeyer wrote:
Does anyone have experience with both KEH and MPB? I am wondering which company has the more honest grading on their used equipment. I am looking to buy a lens and one company's Ex+ is more than the other's LN.
KEH. Got a great 5D mark II. Very happy.
Jul 9, 2019 10:59:12 #
ggab
Loc: ?
dmeyer wrote:
Does anyone have experience with both KEH and MPB? I am wondering which company has the more honest grading on their used equipment. I am looking to buy a lens and one company's Ex+ is more than the other's LN.
Love KEH. Never had a bad experience with them.
Jul 9, 2019 11:04:33 #
Having purchased from KEH in past many times on used gear I was pleased to find it much better than describe.
Jul 9, 2019 11:18:54 #
Jul 9, 2019 11:39:15 #
RobertW
Loc: Breezy Point, New York
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)
Jul 9, 2019 12:00:12 #
dmeyer wrote:
Does anyone have experience with both KEH and MPB? I am wondering which company has the more honest grading on their used equipment. I am looking to buy a lens and one company's Ex+ is more than the other's LN.
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.
Jul 9, 2019 12:26:00 #
I've found both KEH and Roberts Photo's Used Photo Pro both to be reputable and honest sellers of used cameras and lenses.
Jul 9, 2019 12:37:09 #
SteveG wrote:
S--t happens sometimes. The question is, did they make good on it? That would be my concerns because I have always had no problems with them. Including returns.
Not really. After installing and disassembling the first PC, re-installing the second PC only to have more problems, disassembling, and finally reinstalling a third PC they insulted me by offering a $20 concession on a $1250 unit that cost me a lot of hours and backbreaking work to get right (think desktop PC installed in a desk/hutch combo that can't be easily moved from the wall). The biggest problem I had with the whole mess was that a beat-up box with parts robbed from it was sent to me as a new purchase in the first place. I have managed a retail store myself and would never have allowed a client to get the brush off like that if a problem had occurred. I later learned that they had some personnel issues going on, but the damage was done and I haven't dealt with them since. Hopefully, they have turned their customer service around. More importantly, I hope they have turned their warehouse around. Being able to return something isn't always the end-all of great service.
Jul 9, 2019 12:40:50 #
47greyfox wrote:
I disagree. I’ve bought and sold a few items via the UHH classified ads. Those that are priced too high simply languish and don’t sell. Most items are priced competitively and if a potential buyer doesn’t agree, she/he can always make a counter offer.
Jul 9, 2019 12:41:12 #
fetzler wrote:
I bought several lenses from KEH. Lenses were better than described. You can return them if unsatisfied.
I would not hesitate to buy from KEH.
I would not hesitate to buy from KEH.
Jul 9, 2019 12:42:02 #
Jul 9, 2019 12:42:34 #
Jul 9, 2019 12:44:23 #
donphotog wrote:
I've had recent excellent experience with both mpb... (show quote)
Thanks, donphotog, for the helpful feedback. I can confirm your sentiment on KEH, but am not familiar with MPB.
Jul 9, 2019 12:44:58 #
SteveHmeyer wrote:
I have made numerous purchases from KEH and find their grading system reflects a professional photographers opinion - what I would call near mint they call very good - never have had a bad experience with KEH.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.