How much to ask for trade-in lens?

[Celeste Painter]

I'd like to buy a new lens from my local camera store and I know they sell used gear. I'd like to trade-in a lens that is in excellent shape (practically new) and includes the box, all original packaging, etc. And, the trade-in lens was purchased from the same local store (I think the receipt is still in the box).

How much should I ask for the trade in? (as in percentage off the purchase price?)

MSRP on the lens is 499.99
Ebay used have sold for 350 to 390

[Doug West]

You'd probably have better luck selling it yourself. Since the camera store needs to
make money, its going to offer you a lot less.

You can try to sell it on this board and see what happens.

Doug

[Celeste Painter]

update:

The local camera store offered less than half of list which was disappointing because I had planned to purchase a brand new lens from them as part of the deal. I offered it to Adorama (using their online trade-in form) and also listed it for sale on Craigslist, Ebay, and Amazon. It sold on Amazon almost immediately, for twice what the camera store offered. Adorama called and left a voice message and they also sent me an email (on Mother's day no less) saying they were interested, but it was too late--had already sold.

[Dan Brown]

update:

The local camera store offered less than half of list which was disappointing because I had planned to purchase a brand new lens from them as part of the deal. I offered it to Adorama (using their online trade-in form) and also listed it for sale on Craigslist, Ebay, and Amazon. It sold on Amazon almost immediately, for twice what the camera store offered. Adorama called and left a voice message and they also sent me an email (on Mother's day no less) saying they were interested, but it was too late--had already sold.

Good news for you, Celeste. I am interested in how you sell on Amazon? Could you share some details of the process? Thanks, dan

[Celeste Painter]

Hi Dan -- I have an online retail business (very small) and I put my products on Amazon. It's pretty easy to do -- website here: http://www.amazonservices.com/conten...#!how-it-works If what you are planning to sell is already listed on Amazon--already has a UPC, you don't need to purchase the Pro account w/ the monthly fee (but you'll need to double-check, some categories are excluded.)

[Dan Brown]

Thanks, Celeste. I will check it out!