Every now and then, photographers are bitten by the bug which causes them to desire new, better and generally more advanced camera equipment to meet ever-changing photography demands, be it lenses, camera bodies, lights or any other gear.<\/p>\n
Perhaps you\u2019re one of them \u2013 and once you\u2019ve been bitten, you need to do something about the old gear, right?<\/p>\n
In this article, we discuss the top ten most important things to remember when selling your camera gear so that you can fetch the best price for it:<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re really, really lucky, your camera gear might sell within the hour. However, in many cases, you may need to wait days or even weeks. You see, photographers\u2019 desires is something you don\u2019t have any control over. They tend to fluctuate and the only thing you can do is roll with the ride.<\/p>\n
Still, if you\u2019re looking for a super-quick sale, then you may have to lower your price \u2013 a route we would not typically suggest.<\/p>\n
It goes without saying that you should be 100% honest and upfront about what you\u2019re selling, the condition it is in, and everything that\u2019s included or not included. The online camera selling industry is blessed with a fair amount of trust, which means you shouldn\u2019t take advantage of it.<\/p>\n
Any misleading information can prove to be a major headache for you in case the buyer decides to raise a dispute through whatever channel you have chosen to sell your camera equipment.<\/p>\n
Include every piece of paperwork with the equipment that you\u2019re selling. This will not only instil trust between yourself and the buyer but pave the way for breezier future sales.<\/p>\n
By paperwork we don\u2019t just mean the user\u2019s manual or purchase receipt but all receipts from repairs, maintenance, cleanings, etc.<\/p>\n
You will find that by keeping the original packaging in which your camera and camera equipment came, you can fetch a better price. We\u2019re not quite sure why, but in the photography circle at least, there are plenty of hoarders when it comes to camera equipment in its original packaging.<\/p>\n
So we would encourage you to include all boxes, padding, plastic and whatnot along with warranty cards and user manuals when it\u2019s time to sell.<\/p>\n
Date codes may not be important to you, but they are to many photographers out there. Lenses incorporate a date system to help determine when they were built. Always include the date code with your listing, as this would mean less questions from the buyer, helping you sell quickly and establishing a better sense of trust.<\/p>\n