Selling Used Lens (Page 2): I sold 3 lenses to Adorama and then purchased a refurb 24-105 'L' form them. Highly satisfied.

mikedidi46 Loc: WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA

I sold 3 lenses to Adorama and then purchased a refurb 24-105 'L' form them. Highly satisfied.

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

Nukepr wrote:

I am looking to sell one lens and purchase another more expensive one. There are no camera stores located near me, so I generally shop online. I have contacted Adorama about selling the lens and they will send a prepaid mailer to send it to them. Has anyone sold used equipment to either Adorama or B&H? If so, do you feel they paid a fair price for the equipment? I recognize they must make a profit on any used purchase, but I don't want to give a nice lens away either.

I buy all my used lenses from ebay from sellers with no less than 100% feedback and in Mint condition with box. I usually save on average 30-35% over buying new. When I sell that lens about two years later, I lose about 5-10% over what I bought it for. I baby my lenses so they are still Mint to Mint- when I sell them. It is so much less than renting and a lot better than buying new and losing money from the start. I have never, repeat, never gotten a bad deal buying mint from 100% sellers.

nitrophil Loc: Dayton, Ohio

What kind of lens are you selling, describe it, how much!Who pays for shipping? Need More details

Nukepr wrote:

I am looking to sell one lens and purchase another more expensive one. There are no camera stores located near me, so I generally shop online. I have contacted Adorama about selling the lens and they will send a prepaid mailer to send it to them. Has anyone sold used equipment to either Adorama or B&H? If so, do you feel they paid a fair price for the equipment? I recognize they must make a profit on any used purchase, but I don't want to give a nice lens away either.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Hi,

Your return will be much better is you sell via Amazon or Ebay

Mark

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

From what I have heard, they are both good. However, you will probably get more by selling it on ebay. Look up you lens on ebay and go down the left column and click on Sold items. You'll see how much people were willing to pay for it.

You can list for free, but you'll have to pay a commission to both ebay and PayPal.

dragonfly media Loc: New York

Adore a is a reputable company. They are connected with the New York institute of photography. I an looking to buy a used lens through them

ValliPride Loc: Lost in Florida

I have sold equipment to B&H one thought to concider? When you buy cameras from B&H you pay top $$$$ when you sell it back your cameras
Are used not the Top equipment you purchased. I am considering selling
A sony A6000 with Zeiss 32mm lens, I took an extra fish oil so it will not
Hurt as much when I bend over and get my colonoscopy exam at the camera store.

Anandnra Loc: Tennessee

Nukepr wrote:

I am looking to sell one lens and purchase another more expensive one. There are no camera stores located near me, so I generally shop online. I have contacted Adorama about selling the lens and they will send a prepaid mailer to send it to them. Has anyone sold used equipment to either Adorama or B&H? If so, do you feel they paid a fair price for the equipment? I recognize they must make a profit on any used purchase, but I don't want to give a nice lens away either.

I have sold on ebay and KEH and have been happy with the results. Conversely, you can just list it on the UHH site. I generally see that selling on UHH yields better returns for the seller.

Jwshelton Loc: Denver,CO

Have sold cameras and lenses to B&H multiple times over the past ten years. Always fair and prompt in payment. Most of the tome, like you, I "reinvested" the proceeds in more camera gear.

flyguy Loc: Las Cruces, New Mexico

Bob Yankle wrote:

I have sold 4 cameras and 7 lens through Amazon.com's Seller account. You get to name your own price and they take a certain percentage. Then it's a matter of what the market will bear. I've been very happy selling my equipment that way and have had no problems. Amazon has worldwide reach, so a LOT of people will see your offering.

Great idea! :thumbup:

Mercer Loc: Houston, TX, USA

I suspect just about all the used dealers pay around 50% of the amount they plan to sell for. The majors (Adorama, KEH, B&H) are honest, I believe. Hoggers who have received anything close to retail used are certainly invited to let us know the dealer's name, and their experience. Meanwhile, ETSY, Ebay, and other used markets might provide good research info regarding worth. Thanks, Mercer

MikeMck Loc: Southern Maryland on the Bay

Nukepr wrote:

I am looking to sell one lens and purchase another more expensive one. There are no camera stores located near me, so I generally shop online. I have contacted Adorama about selling the lens and they will send a prepaid mailer to send it to them. Has anyone sold used equipment to either Adorama or B&H? If so, do you feel they paid a fair price for the equipment? I recognize they must make a profit on any used purchase, but I don't want to give a nice lens away either.

You are going to get more money for your lens if you can sell it through Craigs List. If you can't try KEH, I just sold them a L series lens and they were very fair and quick. Go online and get a quote, the trick is to fairly evaluate your lens.

BobbyT Loc: Southern California

quixdraw wrote:

Though satisfied with Adorama in every way otherwise, I filled out the form, packed and sent them some pretty good stuff -- their offer was so low I had them send it back. When I took the trouble to sell some things myself, I got almost as much for one item as they offered for all of it. Just my experience.

ditto!

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

I've sold here, B&H, Adorama, KEH and E-bay. I consider e-bay a bit too much work, but have made the most through those sales. Now, I either sell here or trade locally or to B&H/Adorama. Best of luck.

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

cjc2 wrote:

I've sold here, B&H, Adorama, KEH and E-bay. I consider e-bay a bit too much work, but have made the most through those sales. Now, I either sell here or trade locally or to B&H/Adorama. Best of luck.

:thumbup: Yes, ebay is a little more work but you make the most money this way. And, after all, doesn't everyone want to maximize their profits so that you have more money to spend on even more equipment.