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Should I sell my old gear on KEH or Craigslist?


7 years 3 months ago #512111 by Roman Omell
Last time I used Craigslist, I got buried in spammers and it was such a PITA to filter out the legit buyers.  Actually, then you have the lower ballers that were almost as bad.  

Well I'm thinking buying some new gear and trading up in some of my older stuff.  I'm just not sure I'm going to get the best $$ from KEH.  The trade off, is I don't have to deal with the Craiglist nonsense.  

How are you selling your old gear? 
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7 years 3 months ago - 7 years 3 months ago #512150 by effron
You answered you own question. Its tough to get different quotes (KEH, Adorama, B&H, etc) because they all want to see the gear and shipping will kill you. They will all give you an estimate based on your condition rating, so be honest. Shop the stuff around. 
Last time I sold gear was on a couple forum marketplaces. A few years ago, the last time I used fleabay, they tried and failed to aid a scammer to burn me for my old D300. Nice try......List it in this sites market place and see what happens....
Why so serious?
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7 years 3 months ago #512279 by Roger.T
I thought the shipping to KEH was covered on their dime?   Regarding fleabay, I agree.  I had a scammer who almost got me on a iPad I had sold a couple years ago.  Craigslist is almost as bad these days.  

I would either  pick a company like KEH and just see what they quote you.  
The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory.
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7 years 3 months ago #512282 by Shadowfixer1
KEH usually offers 40-50% of what you see them have an item advertised for sale. Sometimes, less if the product doesn't have much demand.
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7 years 3 months ago #512348 by effron

Shadowfixer1 wrote: KEH usually offers 40-50% of what you see them have an item advertised for sale. Sometimes, less if the product doesn't have much demand.


Yup, a couple years ago they offered me 425 bucks for my D700 in prime condition. I still have my D700....I've bought a couple lenses from KEH but they don't pay enough for me to even ask for a quote any more.....
Why so serious?
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7 years 3 months ago #512377 by Alex
I haven't sold anything to KEH, but I have bought some glass from them and would highly recommend them.  Every lens I have picked up with a "LN" (Like new condition).  And every time my lens came in, I would swear it was brand new!
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7 years 3 months ago #512409 by Screamin Scott
I'd stay away from Craigslist (I have used them without a problem though). Plus I have bought & sold to KEH. Like any other retailer, you will get less selling to them than to a private party. I'd suggest selling to a private party on a forum like this. You will get a bit more & have a bit less hassle...
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7 years 3 months ago #512499 by KENT MELTON

Screamin Scott wrote: I'd stay away from Craigslist (I have used them without a problem though). Plus I have bought & sold to KEH. Like any other retailer, you will get less selling to them than to a private party. I'd suggest selling to a private party on a forum like this. You will get a bit more & have a bit less hassle...



1000% agree 
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7 years 3 months ago #512624 by Moe
CL is full of conartist and low ballers
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7 years 3 months ago #512838 by Ben Vanderbilt
They give free quotes, can't hurt to ask.  If low, sell else where.  
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7 years 2 months ago #513312 by Roman Omell
Thanks for all the comments everyone.  Nearly forgot about posting!  
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7 years 2 months ago #514851 by George F
I bought a 18-200mm lens from KEH last year.  Pleasant experience.  
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