ADVICE ON SELLING CAMERA GEAR LOT...............

[montanatramp]

I do not buy camera items very often because I am not well versed in it. I purchased this lot at a family run estate sale because the price was too good to pass up. I paid $150 for the whole mess. Is is better to sell the cameras and lenses together as a set, or, break it up and sell it one piece at at time? Your selling experience comments would be appreciated.

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

Minelab PRO-FIND 35 Waterproof Pinpointer Metal Detector for Experts with Tone ID & Adjustable Sensitivity - Grab it through Amazon!

[GrizLeeBear]

I would sell it on eBay, piece by piece. It is more work, but you make much more money. It all looks like film equipment, so I am not sure what they bring any more. During the '90's I bought Nikon kits, broke them up and sold them in pieces and tripled my money. Just be sure it all works. I believe there is still a market for classic Nikons.

 

[montanatramp]

Thanks Grizzlee, I do not mind the extra work if it means more return.

 

[GrizLeeBear]

Roger that. Glad I could help.

 

[Jason in Enid]

Since film is dead, I don't know if you can get anything for the bodies. If the lenses are compatible with any current digital camera bodies they could bring some money. You will probably need to list these on a dedicated photog forum or else on ebay.

 

[capt-zero]

You appear to have gotten a very nice deal. The F2 body alone will recoup you expences. Most of the AI lenses will work on the modern Nikon DSLR cameras with a minor adjustment. I would need to know the models to give you any useful info. All of the flashes will also work on modern DSLRs. They will auction quite well. and as GrizLeeBear mentioned, selling them piece by piece will fetch the highest price. Some of those lenses, if they are specialty lenses, are highly sought after and will sell well. If you will surf the Ebay Nikon film camera section, you can get a general idea for what your equipment should bring. Knowing how to identify lenses will help greatly. Lenses are identified by maker (ex. Nikkor), focal length (ex. 50mm) and by apeture (ex. f-1.4).

 

[Baltimore]

I know a lot of photographers who still use film, Definitely list the bodies. They are still in demand, perhaps not as much as a DSLR but I would still give it a shot. $150 for the whole lot, you really can't lose.

 

[randazzo1]

Montana - If I was selling this lot, this is what I would sell on ebay as follows: Remove each lens from its body (hopefully they are all nikon (nikkor) lenses and not aftermarket junkies). Check the optics really well against a good light source. Make sure there is no fungus (google images to see what it looks like). Look for scratches, dust and scrapes in the coating. These details will make the difference in your listing. List each lens separately with the lens cap and preferably a back cover if you have them. Make sure you put the specs for the lens in the subject line of the listing. I would sell all the fixed lenses first (one at a time). Then move onto the zoom lenses - same thing (these tend to bring a lot less). The accessories should also be listed individually. For the camera bodies -- you have two choices -- list them "as is", which will bring the least amount money. 2 - test each camera body. This will require you to buy some batteries to check the electronics, but it makes a huge difference on what you will get for them. Test the flashes as well. I think you will do phenomenally well with this lot.

 

[montanatramp]

WOW!!! You guys are fantastic. Just the type of specific info I was hoping the receive in an area
I am very lacking. This is why I chose to use this forum to acquire knowledge from members that
have alot of experience buying and selling. Thanks again, I do appreciate it.............

 

[dejapooh]

Film is most certainly not dead. It is preferred by artists and others. Piece it out and you will do very well. I buy Film cameras and lenses at estate sales all the time. Actually, you should sell the bodies with a cheap lens...

Good luck.

 

[clovis97]

Yes, definitely piece it out.

This past summer I bought the left overs from a camera lot, and was surprised how well we did just selling the scraps, including lens caps. Yes, lens caps. Many will laugh at the thought of selling just the lens caps, but we got about $8-$10 each for them, and we had about 20 caps total.

 

[montanatramp]

Thanks Clovis, There are a bunch of extra lens caps floating around in one of the bags............

 

[DizzyDigger]

Could you send me a list of the lenses? I'm always looking for new glass, plus
I know a whole bunch of professionals that are avowed Nikon fans. Most likely
they will only operate on the full-framed DSLR bodies, but that's not a worry at all
as I shoot both crop-framed and full-framed bodies. Don't know if I would buy any
of them, but I should be able to give you a good idea of their individual values plus
share the list with those who frequently buy used gear.

Older Nikon lenses still work well on many of the newer Nikon DSLR's. They may
not work in auto-focus, but that doesn't make a huge difference to landscape and
portrait shooters.

Definitely part if out, as those film Nikon bodies are still in use by may Pro's.

Hope that helps ya some!

 

[clovis97]

Thanks Clovis, There are a bunch of extra lens caps floating around in one of the bags............

Try to match them up with the lenses if possible. This will help the lenses sell for a higher price.

But, if you have any orphans, they do sell on ebay.