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Who can I sell my camera too?

Hi Folks,

Long time lurker but first post on here! I hope someone can give me advice.

I am looking to sell my Canon digital SLR camera. It is about 5 years old and was mucho expensive at the time. It has been very well taken care of and although I have all the guides etc I don't have the box. I am looking to flog it but would prefer to sell it to a shop like Jessops etc but not sure who/how.

I also have an all in one lense (reconditioned) and a great bag etc that I woudl like to sell altogether. I am not totally averse to ebay etc but, to be honest, I am too lazy to take photos, write the description etc....:o

Any advice?

Cheers, A

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  • mell242
    mell242 Posts: 137 Forumite
    I've always sold my old cameras on Ebay and managed to get a good price for them. Failing that you could also try Amazon although I think they tend to charge a bit too much.

    I say go for Ebay. It's a place where buyers for such things tend to look first for bargains anyway.

    Good luck
  • Bluespirit
    Bluespirit Posts: 356 Forumite
    I'd second the recommendation for Ebay. I've sold a couple of cameras there, and managed to get a good price both times.
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  • Poosmate
    Poosmate Posts: 3,126 Forumite
    Hi AFR and welcome to Up Your Income on MSE.

    I too would go with Ebay. I would also say that it's probably going to be quicker to take photo's and write a description than to trawl round photography shops being offered a pittance for your goods.

    What ever you do good luck.

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  • AFR
    AFR Posts: 3 Newbie
    Thanks for all your replies! I have been convinced to keep my digital SLR and just buy a cheaper point and click too! The money I am likely to get for it is nowhere near enough to buy something similar so will just hold on to it (maybe if I do that long enough I will be able to sell it as an antique... now that is long term planning!!)
  • bonsibabe
    bonsibabe Posts: 1,055 Forumite
    can i ask a daft question? i have a minolta X-300 with a variety of lenses. would i be better to list it on ebay individually or as a whole lot? it's all in really good condition but i don't have any manuals or anything like that

    thanks
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  • mrs.maverick
    mrs.maverick Posts: 118 Forumite
    bonsibabe wrote: »
    can i ask a daft question? i have a minolta X-300 with a variety of lenses. would i be better to list it on ebay individually or as a whole lot? it's all in really good condition but i don't have any manuals or anything like that

    thanks

    My advice would be to look at other people's listings and see what's going. I have sold items in split lots mainly, but some items could go better as a package.
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