source for used gear

nealjpage · Dec 8, 2005

Well, it's xmas time and I've got a bit of money to spend. What's a good online source for used camera gear? I've looked at eBay and decided that isn't as good of a deal as I once thought. Anyone know of classifieds or anything like that?

Dave_D · Dec 8, 2005

KEH Camera Brokers.
Excellent prices!

woodsac · Dec 8, 2005

Dave_D said:
KEH Camera Brokers.
Excellent prices!

ditto

Sometimes they sell *new* cheaper than used stuff on ebay.

Rob · Dec 8, 2005

Check out the seller on:
http://www.resellerratings.com/

For example KEH get a really good rating:
http://www.resellerratings.com/seller1336.html

nealjpage · Dec 8, 2005

For some reason I thought TPF had a classified section. I must be crazy...

tito_gh · Dec 8, 2005

^ they do

Lol999 · Dec 9, 2005

I've bought all my gear off E-Bay and had problems with only 1 item, a fusty gadget bag. I think the trick is to only spend what, in theory, you can affoerd to lose. In addition, you have an address for the supplier, so I would have no problems in paying them a visit if it could not be resolved through E-Bay.
My biggest bargain? A Nikon Series E 70-210 zoom with polarising filter for £14 including carriage!! It's absoilutely mint, and reading reviews, some pro's could not tell the difference between it and the legendary 80-200 f4.
Don't discount E-bay as a source, you could be doing yourself a disservice.