We live in a time with loads of great old cameras available for great prices. But sometimes it can be tricky to find them, and intimidating to order from unknown sources. I’ve compiled a list of three trusted places all with free returns and warranties that I have personal bought from. Here’s the general information about each, and my personal pros and cons.
UsedPhotoPro
UsedPhotoPro is an Indianapolis, Indiana based used camera gear dealer. They are the used department of the Roberts Camera, a well known and long running camera store.
| Pictures of actual item | Yes |
| Restock time | Multiple times a day |
| Free Shipping | Yes, unless a for parts condition item |
| Return Policy | 14-day hassle free returns – read more here. |
| Warranty | 180-day limited warranty – read more here. |
| Prices | Good |
| Special Deals | Occasional sales ranging from 5-20% off certain categories of items. |
I have scored many a good used camera or lens from UsedPhotoPro. Their prices are almost always at or under what you will pay on eBay, plus you get a real inspection, free returns and a warranty. What’s not to love? They update their inventory multiple times a day, so best to check back often.
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| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Good prices | Really none I have found. Sometimes they don’t have what you want 🙁 |
| Good variety of old film and digital mixed with new | |
| Pictures are of the actual item you are buying! |
KEH
KEH is a long-time seller in the used camera gear space. They have the largest inventory of the all the other used camera stores I’ve seen.
| Pictures of actual item | No |
| Restock time | Daily |
| Free Shipping | Yes, on orders over $49 |
| Return Policy | Within 21 days return for full refund (return shipping cost on buyer, read more here) |
| Warranty | 180 day warranty |
| Prices | fair |
| Special Deals | Sales, small coupon discounts for first time buyers/returning buyers |
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| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Best variety | Highest prices |
| Frequent promotions | Pictures are just stock images |
| Good order and shipping system | Search tool is weird |
MPB
MPB is a Brooklyn, New York based used camera dealer. They exclusively deal used camera gear and have built a custom platform to do so. There are a couple of neat advantages to that like their built-in search alert tool which works great!
| Pictures of actual item | Yes |
| Restock time | Daily |
| Free Shipping | Yes |
| Return Policy | 7 days from receiving the item (if listing in error, MPB will cover return shipping. Otherwise, buyer responsible) – read more here. |
| Warranty | Limited six month warranty – read more here. |
| Prices | Very Good |
| Special Deals | Occasional sales, coupon for students, coupon for referral over $200. |
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| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Best prices | Doesn’t carry older more obscure stuff |
| Can easily set search alerts | Less variety generally |
| Pictures of the actual item | Slow shipping |
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