Most Trusted Places To Buy Used Cameras and Lenses?

[terri]

I bought a supposedly new lens from them and when I got it, it had pretty remarkable fungus on the back lens elements. I called them and told them I want them to replace the lens and they gave me all kinds of run-around about me going from too warm and environment to too cold and that caused the fungus...what BS. Finally, I just returned the lens and got a refund.

Wow - that sounds like some BS. Glad you returned it and got a full refund. In my experience, an incident like this has never happened. I've used them often, gotten random advice over the phone, etc. Usually if they give a clean rating, the item is clean and then some. Sorry that happened to you!

 

[cdd29]

shop local if you can. Fortunately I live within an hour of 3 major cities with some decent shops. If that's not an option, MBP or Robert's Camera/usedphotopro (same company, different branches for new/used). They're listed on ebay as Robert's Camera.

 

[RAZKY]

After talking to a YouTuber and getting over my fear of buying used I now agree buying used can be a good way to save money. The YouTuber I talked with said to just make sure to buy from reputable companies that have great warranties/exchanges/refunds. He mentioned Adorama and B&H and I figure buying direct from the manufacturer would be fine as well, but are there others you would place on this list? Thanks.

I have found B&H and Adorama's customer service and return policies to be excellent. I have found KEH's condition description to be honest, so have no experience with their customer service.

 

[Jeff15]

Here in the UK the best in my opinion is https://www.mpb.com/en-uk

 

[ndcisiv]

I've bought many things through UsedPhotoPro and AllensCamera and everything has been even better than advertised and I've never had any issues with either. UsedPhotoPro is RobertsCamera's used site.

 

[Original katomi]

Here there is “ London camera exchange” who I have used for years.
another firm is MPB again I have used them and were vert fair.

 

[greybeard]

I have had very good luck with MPB

 

[Don Fischer]

After talking to a YouTuber and getting over my fear of buying used I now agree buying used can be a good way to save money. The YouTuber I talked with said to just make sure to buy from reputable companies that have great warranties/exchanges/refunds. He mentioned Adorama and B&H and I figure buying direct from the manufacturer would be fine as well, but are there others you would place on this list?


Thanks.

I've bought from B&H and Adorama and would in a sec. again from either. Check out refurbished cameras.

 

[SquarePeg]

When selling used gear, MPB has consistently paid the best price other than a direct sale. I have also bought from them and been happy with the condition of the gear.

I also like Adorama - Frank in the used gear department has been helpful in the past answering my questions although it’s been a few years since I have needed to call them.

B&H accepted a return of a used lens after the 30 day window when I called and asked them to, which was nice of them.