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Nov 1, 2019 20:37:53   #
AndyH Loc: Massachusetts and New Hampshire
 
Hunt's, KEH, Roberts, and Lezot are sites I've purchased used from with great success, in approximately that order.

I've also had great luck on eBay and Fred Miranda. You need to be careful, but there are still great bargains out there.

Andy

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Nov 1, 2019 21:02:04   #
Bobspez Loc: Southern NJ, USA
 
DBrock4316 wrote:
Out of all the available online used camera/lens stores which one do you trust the most? This question is about trust not necessarily price. Thank you.


Ebay. If you check out the seller's reviews as a seller, and carefully review the way the item is described, your purchase is guaranteed to be as described by ebay and paypal. You can also get the best prices there.

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Nov 2, 2019 05:24:59   #
Architect1776 Loc: In my mind
 
DBrock4316 wrote:
Out of all the available online used camera/lens stores which one do you trust the most? This question is about trust not necessarily price. Thank you.


KEH

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Nov 2, 2019 06:28:46   #
gwh1bass
 
Gene51 wrote:
Though it's not a store, I have had 9 flawless transactions purchasing equipment on FredMiranda.com's classified section.


THIS!

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Nov 2, 2019 06:52:33   #
miked46 Loc: Winter Springs, Florida
 
I have used KEH, and my last sale was through MPB.com, I bought a used 80D which is awesome, and the price was right. Check them out also.

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Nov 2, 2019 07:14:52   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
KEH is very good (from experience). I would not hesitate to buy used from Adorama or B&H. I have bought lots of used gear from eBay - no problems.

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Nov 2, 2019 07:27:47   #
SteveG Loc: Norh Carolina
 
DBrock4316 wrote:
Out of all the available online used camera/lens stores which one do you trust the most? This question is about trust not necessarily price. Thank you.


Robert's is another very good place you'll find on eBay

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Nov 2, 2019 07:33:05   #
joehel2 Loc: Cherry Hill, NJ
 
In no party order, B&H, KEH, Adorama.

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Nov 2, 2019 07:39:20   #
Dan Ausec
 
quixdraw wrote:
B&H is very good - haven't done a lot with KEH, but good transactions. My favorite and best experiences with Roberts Camera Used Photo Pro. Price, quality, service through many transactions just excellent.



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Nov 2, 2019 07:51:28   #
Ollieboy
 
DBrock4316 wrote:
Out of all the available online used camera/lens stores which one do you trust the most? This question is about trust not necessarily price. Thank you.


I bought a used Tamron lens from BH about a year ago. They sent me and older version by mistake. When I called them they apologized and sent me me the right lens and told me to keep the other lens. Great customer service.

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Nov 2, 2019 07:56:30   #
scubadoc Loc: Sarasota, FL
 
I agree that Fred Miranda has an excellent classified section. Prices are negotiated between buyer and seller via direct communication.

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Nov 2, 2019 08:09:29   #
RKL349 Loc: Connecticut
 
DBrock4316 wrote:
Out of all the available online used camera/lens stores which one do you trust the most? This question is about trust not necessarily price. Thank you.


MPB, KEH, and Cameta Camera have all provided me with great buying experiences. Selling equipment to Cameta Camera, combined with making a purchase, has been an excellent experience.

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Nov 2, 2019 08:11:04   #
JDG3
 
I have purchased from, sold to and traded with three - Keh, adorama and B&H. Had excellent results from all three. All three companies were fair and easy to deal with. Shipping to and and from was a non-event and very easy.

I would highly recommend all of them.

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Nov 2, 2019 08:19:08   #
billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
 
DBrock4316 wrote:
Out of all the available online used camera/lens stores which one do you trust the most? This question is about trust not necessarily price. Thank you.


TRUST is an arbitrary term. Look at it this way, a NEW camera is NEW, no questions asked.
But used is a different animal altogether.
A company can give a used camera a 7 rating, or a 10 rating, and each company will explain their rating system. But KEH's 9 is going to differ from a 9 at B&H, because rating's are arbitrary by their nature.
I only trust MINT IN THE BOX when I am shopping for USED equipment.
Case in point, I recently bought a Sony a9 with vertical grip off ebay MINT IN THE BOXES with an extra battery for about $2300.00. The body had a shutter count under 2000.
Everyone can understand MINT, it is not a number, but a condition of being.
And, once I receive it, if it is not in MINT condition, I can return it, now, B&H and KEH also offer a excellent return policy.
But for me, trust does not enter the purchasing decision. I want a guaranteed no questions asked full refund policy. B&H and KEH both have them, as does Ebay.
And, if you have questions, you can call B&H and KEH and ask them to put the camera in their hands and describe it to you live over the phone.
MINT and a low shutter count for me.

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Nov 2, 2019 08:24:08   #
bikerguy
 
Roberts Camera, I a have used them twice and each lens was better than its rating.

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