How To Make Money from Old Camera Gear

This goes through my process of how I sell my old camera gear.

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00:00 - How to Sell Camera Gear
00:31 - Story Time
01:51 - Why Gear Focus is better than Ebay
03:50 - Step by Step on How to Sell Gear
04:09 - STEP 1: Gather Everything
04:36 - STEP 2: Check Condition & Clean
05:02 - STEP 3: Take Clear Photos
05:39 - STEP 4: Create Your Listing

[RonaldBrown]

I’ve never heard of Gear Focus, but it seems like the best way to rid of your old camera gear. Thanks sharing.

[kmalfred]

I've bought and sold gear on Gear Focus and it's always been a positive experience. Definitely the best way to sell your used gear.

[jbainent]

Thanks Jeven for the introduction to Gear Focus. It works! Just sold my Panasonic GH4 bundle in less than one week after a very fair offer close to asking price. Easy to accept the offer, print label and payout process. Better than ebay and Reverb. Like you say in the video. Simple. Thanks again.

[theroadhome_Liz_Summers]

Thank you so much!! I used to sell used gear on Amazon but 2 bad experiences .... buyer's claimed damage. I asked for photo evidence in order to be able to make a claim to shipper. They would not provide and complained to Amazon. Amazon took their side. Since I have been donating and claiming tax deduction or giving to a friend and even gave 2 gimbals to a local camera shop. This info gives me hope to be able to recoup from my gear!! As always, excellent info in a concise presentation.

[JustinBMcBride]

I’m one of those friends who is always asking. Time to list some gear!

[topdowndronesolutions]

Thank you for continuing to create for others!

[RGMGFitness]

Thanks for the tip! Just moved and need to clean house. :)

[benjamin.kelley]

How does it compare to something like MPB? Usually when I try to sell, I get quotes that are 50%-60% what they sell it for. I also just sold my gimbal for $150 on eBay, but only profited $130 because of the "fees".

[JustinBradleyPhotographer]

Been looking for an alternative to MPB

[rvfamilylife]

Thanks for the tips, I literally just decided to sell one of my lenses.

[michaelpoczynek]

Thanks, Jeven. Good info! My biggest question was on pricing. Cheers! 😀

[JustinBradleyPhotographer]

Jeven, are you able to use video to sell your products? Here's why, I have a drone that crashed, is fully functional and I have used for over a year and flown more than 300 miles since the crash but it has an IMU warning on it that cannot be fixed with a simple calibration. I suspect it is a failsafe after the drone detects a crash because I have put it to the test and other than the alert, it works as it did new. Obviously someone is going to get a good deal, however I want to make sure they can see in video that it works as I would probably get it sold faster that way.

[JackieDElia]

How does GearFocus handle situations on returns? Do you have to accept returns if the item arrives as described?

[RandumbTech]

The example given at 2:12 assumes the item sells for the same price on both sites. eBay is a much larger platform and will almost certainly generate a higher sale price. In the end, you'll probably net the same (after fees) and it comes down to your own preference. Personally, I still sell most of my gear locally face to face via Craigslist. I price it very aggressively, cash only. FB marketplace is a $hit show so steer clear of that.

[JimKilgo]

I have been selling a lot of gear this month using Gear Focus! Now time to upgrade! LOL (My wife might not approve of this post!)🤫🤭

[sibertiger]

So how do you deal with all the lowballers? I have tried using Facebook marketplace, ebay, varage sale, Kijiji etc....and every damn person is a cheap low balling ahole and then they get mad when i don't accept their offer

[GregorBrown]

I'm checking to see if this is popular in europe🎉

[kevgoes]

Didn't see a link to video at the end screen.

[Burritosarebetterthantacos]

I remember mbp offering me $800 for a $3200 rf lens😅

[redspotaquashrimps]

Most people think if Camera is 3 or 4 years old is consider Old and Obselete. Well this is what they want You to Believe. 😂 Hey I have own a camera photo for 12 years and I Don't feel the need to upgrade. I DON'T follow and fell to this Stupid Trend nowadays. Camera companies and Influencers Don't want you to keep, they want you to spend money on them...Too Bad most people fell into that shitty trap!!