WDT52 Loc: Sarasota, FL

I use MPB. They give you a quote up front and I have found them to be very fair in their price for my used gear.

tinwhistle

After generous quote I just sent a camera to MPB. I just missed the FedEx guy yesterday, so it didn't leave 'til today. I'll let ya all know how things went. I do appreciate that MPB pays shipping both ways.

ecurb Loc: Metro Chicago Area

Harking back to my days working for the old Helix camera in Chicago, most people have unrealistic expectations of what a store can offer on used equipment. The rule was to buy at one quarter the new sales price.

Ed Chu Loc: Las Vegas NV

Last year, I sent two -mails asking for a trae-in quote; never received acreply

bpulv Loc: Buena Park, CA

Adorama and B&H have the longest and best reputation of any camera stores in the country. They both guard their reputations jealously. They are the last vendors on the Internet I would worry about.

Carl1024 Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744

I wouldn't trust Adorama, as I get my quotes f/my service person in GA who is from Japan?
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mffox Loc: Avon, CT

I am still doing business with Adorama, both in used gear and in photo printing. They are definitely slower than usual, but their service and quality are still top shelf.
Mark

leftj Loc: Texas

mpb.com

Photocraig

Bravo, Henry! Right is right and service is service! Now she knows Two reliable names.
Keep up the good work,
C

Barndog Loc: Tacoma

Several years ago I had a problem with them. Sent in some lenses and got a quote They were willing to swap for a lens I wanted then the crap happened. The lens was sold to someone else so then they sent a completely different lens that was broken. Then the would have the lens and when I called them they it was sold, even when they had 3 in stock, when I called they were all sold even though they stayed on the side for weeks. Nobody would help. Filed complaint with state AG and NY AG. Finally got ahold of the executive secretary. Explained what happened and stuff his people said. Told him I had filed with AGs and was going to write a letter to every magazine editor they advertised in and tell them what they did. He made good on the problem, this all occurred over several months, sent me a brand new Nikon 80-200 f2.8 D lens. Buy some stuff from them but not big ticket items.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

For starters, you will not get a quote from them or any online retailer or brick and mortar store that comes close to what you can sell via private party, word of mouth or eBay. That’s a fact. The retailer has overhead and must make at least a 25% profit minimum to stay in business.

For instance, if you have a pre owned camera body that is selling for about $2000 at most places like Craigslist, eBay or online retailers, then that is about what you might expect to get if you sell it via private party. But the online retailer can’t pay you $2000 because that is what he can expect to be paid for your camera. You might think well, isn’t a hundred bucks enough profit for the online retailer? (thinking you should only lose $100 on a quick sale). Nope. They have overhead and to be honest, retailers make more profit buying low and selling high on all the preowned stuff they get and this constitutes a huge profit that keeps their doors opened. This, along with a lot of small accessories they sell are what keeps them in business. Brand new high value items like cameras etc have very little profit.

jefflane

I've had very good experiences with FredMiranda.com. Nikon and Canon Only.

tnturk Loc: Gallatin Tennessee

Tried Adorama over and over again. Their website is easier than KEH. In the end I used KEH with absolutely no problem

WJB Loc: Salisbury, MD

Yes, I noticed the B&H guy too. I always use them.
UHH sure is a great place.
Bill

rfmaude41 Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)

Also, try MBP.