If its time to buy new photography equipment, then you may want to think about selling your old used equipment. Selling your used photography equipment gives you extra money toward your new purchase, allows you to clean out your camera bag and helps to make space for the new equipment. Finding the right buyer, presenting clean, quality equipment and promoting your used equipment in the right places, can garner higher pricees.
Instructions
1. Clean your used equipment. Wipe down all pieces of photography equipment to remove fingerprints and dust. Use lens cleaning fluid on the camera lens, and polish on the body of the camera.
2. Test all the used equipment. Be sure all pieces function properly, so you can confidently demonstrate the equipment. Have batteries available for potential buyers to try the photography equipment.
3. Include all accessories. Did the photography equipment come with a custom case? Include extras to give your equipment an edge over other used equipment. Supply the owner's manual if you still have it and be sure to include the box if it is still available.
4. Advertise your equipment at a local college. Contact several Photography and Art Department professors, and ask them if you can post a "For Sale" ad on a school bulletin board. Ask if they can announce the equipment for sale in their classes. Students are always looking for a bargain!
5. Post used equipment ads online. Browse photography forums and post the equipment for sale there. This way, you will have an audience that is specifically interested in what you have for sale. Check the forums frequently, and be ready to answer questions.
6. Try selling used photography equipment on an auction website. Post an ad for the used equipment on a website that allows users to barter for your equipment. If the equipment is in high demand, you may get offers that are better than expected.
7. Present your sale like a retail store. Offer to answer questions. Offer a short-term return policy if the customer is unsatisfied. Good customer service skills will build a positive reputation, as well as help you sell more used photography equipment in the future.
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