From Library Journal
There has always been a healthy market for secondhand photo equipment, but how does the novice determine the good from the bad and not get gypped? This slim volume offers some guidance for both sellers and buyers of used gear, including such tips as discriminating between the well used and the abused, where to buy gear (prices vary from region to region), how to understand the standard grading system used by all camera dealers, and what your legal rights are as a consumer. The advent of eBay and other online auction sites has opened up an unprecedented venue for buying and selling camera gear and offers incredible bargains for those willing to risk buying sight unseen from a nondealer, so the more information buyers/sellers have before entering into such an agreement the better. Some of the advice offered is impractical, but overall this book does impart helpful information, very basic. A marginal purchase. Michael Rogers, "Library Journal"
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
Skills needed to successfully buy and sell used photographic equipment, such as inspecting cameras and lenses, negotiating and determining retail and wholesale prices, and finding interested buyers, are covered in this guide. Key issues surrounding used-camera sales are examined, including the impact of collector demand, how geography influences camera prices, and legal matters such as return and refund rights. Real-life case studies, camera-condition rating scales, and information on restoration and repair all lend practical, hands-on advice for the novice or experienced used-camera buyer and seller.
