Best place to sell L lenses ?

[Newc]

I have some as-new Canon EF L lenses to sell. Do I just have to suck it up and deal with the ebay morons, or is there a more civilised specialist place I should look at ?

[sidaorb]

Ephotozine has a good classified section, there is also a good FB good for buying and selling camera gear. Out of interest what have you got?

[CommanderJameson]

You could try MPB Photographic. They gave me a good price for my 550D & 10-22mm lens.

[Rude-boy]

If you were to accidently PM me what you have and how much you are after i might be able to take one off your hands, esp a 24-105...

[Newc]

Thanks for the pointers. I will try MPB for a quote. It's a 24-105, a 70-300, a 50/1.2 and a 135/2.0.

[jcosh]

Newc said:

Thanks for the pointers. I will try MPB for a quote. It's a 24-105, a 70-300, a 50/1.2 and a 135/2.0.

There may be some interest from me on the 50mm and / or the 135mm dependant on condition and price.

[markmullen]

Or you could post a vaguely disguised advert on here and people would PM you for details.

Oh, wait...

[jcosh]

markmullen said:

Or you could post a vaguely disguised advert on here and people would PM you for details.

Oh, wait...

I see what you did there...

[anonymous-user]

The 135/2.0 is a beautiful piece of kit.

[flat-planedCrank]

Greg66 said:

The 135/2.0 is a beautiful piece of kit.

Agreed. Can't get it to 'work' on a crop-body though, seems to lose a certain something...

[JulianHJ]

Talk Photography forums are pretty active.

A PH ad might do the trick as well...

[anonymous-user]

Fredmiranda? Havent been there for a few years, and when i was there The user base was more US than UK, but it was a pretty good place to trade.

[Ian_H]

You could try Mifsuds http://www.mifsuds.com/ They gave me a much better price than MBP would when I sold my Canon 600mm lens and the guy from MBP that I dealt with was a bit of an arse. The better price was a grand more than MBP offered

[BlimeyCharlie]

Gumtree?
If you involve any kind of 'trader' they are not famed for giving more than market value for anything. Someone once told me they actually give less than market value. And then sell it for more.
Shocking.

[Newc]

Well thanks again everyone for the ideas. I tried MPB and it wasn't that enticing. Will try mifsuds after Xmas. Amazon resale was full of "I am an offshore driller..." Haven't braved ebay yet. I did look at a PH ad but the non motor section is full of tumbleweed.

I tried the suggestion of not asking anyone for recommendations and just waiting for divine inspiration to strike by telepathy, but no joy so I guess that only works for car sales. I've actually had the best results from Gumtree with one sold and one under offer, so although it's slow I'll stick with it for now as I'm not in a rush. Thanks all.

[Simpo Two]

I sold a load of old photographic gear, mostly film cameras and lenses, on eBay for a friend. About 30 lots went worldwide, some with surprisingly good prices, and the only trouble was from two buyers, both Spanish. As long as you're not selling laptops or mobile phones I think eBay is fine.

[BlimeyCharlie]

Newc said:

Well thanks again everyone for the ideas. I tried MPB and it wasn't that enticing. Will try mifsuds after Xmas. Amazon resale was full of "I am an offshore driller..." Haven't braved ebay yet. I did look at a PH ad but the non motor section is full of tumbleweed.

I tried the suggestion of not asking anyone for recommendations and just waiting for divine inspiration to strike by telepathy, but no joy so I guess that only works for car sales. I've actually had the best results from Gumtree with one sold and one under offer, so although it's slow I'll stick with it for now as I'm not in a rush. Thanks all.

Do I win a prize for suggesting being the first to suggest Gumtree? Even though you'd used it before?

I've sold several things via there now, and bought lots as well. Cars, cameras, tyres, shoes, amplifiers, washing machine etc.
If it is a genuine buyer or seller and not some comedy conman, then all is normally well.
And it is free.

[BlimeyCharlie]

Newc said:

Well thanks again everyone for the ideas. I tried MPB and it wasn't that enticing. Will try mifsuds after Xmas. Amazon resale was full of "I am an offshore driller..." Haven't braved ebay yet. I did look at a PH ad but the non motor section is full of tumbleweed.

I tried the suggestion of not asking anyone for recommendations and just waiting for divine inspiration to strike by telepathy, but no joy so I guess that only works for car sales. I've actually had the best results from Gumtree with one sold and one under offer, so although it's slow I'll stick with it for now as I'm not in a rush. Thanks all.

Do I win a prize for suggesting being the first to suggest Gumtree? Even though you'd used it before?

I've sold several things via there now, and bought lots as well. Cars, cameras, tyres, shoes, amplifiers, washing machine etc.
If it is a genuine buyer or seller and not some comedy conman, then all is normally well.
And it is free.