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Tell us what you’re selling—enter the make, model, and condition for as many items as you’d like.
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Get up to $500 bonus credit for any working interchangeable lens camera or lens. Learn more See Details
Trade-in Value + up to $1,000 Purchase Credit. Offer ends 9/30/2025. See Details
Eligible RED cameras get trade-in credit towards V-RAPTOR XL[X] & V-RAPTOR[X]*. See Details
Trade up to the Profoto Pro-11 Get up to $2,500 bonus when you trade in Pro-7a, Pro-8 or Pro-10*. Ends 04/30/2025 at 11:59 PM ET Learn more
To take advantage of these promotions, contact us: Call: 1-800-223-2500 (select option 4) Email: usedservice@adorama.com
Tell us what you’re selling—enter the make, model, and condition for as many items as you’d like.
We’ll send you a prepaid, insured UPS shipping label. Just pack your gear securely, slap on the label, and drop it off.
Once we inspect your gear, we’ll send a fair offer—no pressure. Accept and choose: direct deposit, check, or store credit for extra value.
Get started by selecting the model and condition of your gear and our pricing engine will give you the right price. Once you accept & ship, our product specialist will carefully inspect and will notify you of any increase or decrease to your quote based on the actual condition. Alternatively, if you are in NYC, you can visit our store and you will get an on-the-spot quote, evaluation & payment.
You can call our product specialist Monday through Thursday 9-6 Friday 9- 12 @ 212-741-000 or Email trade@adorama.com ideal for larger purchases.
You can always submit as is and will have a product specialist reach out to you with a quote within 24hrs.
• Gather Your Gear: Include all original accessories like batteries and lens caps as specified in your quote.
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• Label and Ship: Attach the provided shipping label to the box. Schedule a UPS pickup or drop it off at a UPS store.
Of course, shipping & insurance is included with every label we issue free of any charges to you.
Once your quote is inspected usually within 48 hours of receiving your items, you will get paid by the method of your choice:
i. Direct Deposit
ii. Check
iii. Store Credit
iv. Cash (available in Store only).
No! we always provide you with free insured shipping
Once your quote is inspected usually within 48 hours (during regular business hours Monday to Thursdays 9-6 Friday 9-2 of receiving your items.
Getting a quote is committed free, after our product specialist inspects your gear well notify you if we need to increase or decrease your quote, if you change your mind, you can cancel the quote sale and will ship you back your gear for free.
After our product specialist inspects your gear well notify you if we need to increase or decrease your quote, if you change your mind, you can cancel the sale and will ship you back your gear for free.
Of course, when you Trade Up or Select Store credit as a payment method for a later purchase you will receive an extra Bonus of $ on top of the quoted price (exact amount is quote specific and will show on below the quoted price and will be communicated on your quote receipt.
You can also get a quote by giving us a call or sending us an email.
800.223.2500(select option 3)
To get cash quick, bring your used gear to our Manhattan or Brooklyn locations. Get on-the-spot evaluations and same-day payouts!
Manhattan
42 West 18th Street
New York City, 10011
Directions & Hours
Brooklyn
Drop-off located inside Adorama Rental Co.
370 19th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Directions & Hours
Turn your unused photography gear into cash with Adorama's trusted used equipment buying program. Whether you want to sell used camera bodies, lenses, or complete systems, our streamlined process provides competitive pricing and hassle-free transactions for photographers upgrading their equipment.
Our user-friendly platform makes it easy to sell used camera equipment through a straightforward quote and evaluation system. Simply provide details about your gear's condition and specifications to receive an instant preliminary quote, followed by professional evaluation upon receipt.
When you sell used camera gear to Adorama, you benefit from our decades of expertise in camera equipment valuation and our reputation as a trusted buyer in the photography community. Our specialists understand current market values and equipment conditions.
Adorama's certified technicians professionally evaluate all equipment to ensure fair and accurate pricing when you sell used camera equipment. Our evaluation process considers current market conditions, equipment condition, and functionality to provide competitive offers.
We accept a wide range of photography equipment including DSLR and mirrorless camera bodies, lenses from all major manufacturers, lighting equipment, tripods, and accessories. Professional video equipment and specialized gear are also welcome in our buying program.
Our pricing reflects current market conditions and equipment demand to ensure you receive fair value when you sell used camera gear. We monitor photography equipment markets continuously to provide competitive offers that reflect actual resale values.
The convenience of selling to an established retailer eliminates the uncertainties of private sales while providing immediate payment upon acceptance. This approach saves time and reduces the risks associated with individual transactions.
Adorama's established reputation in the photography industry provides confidence and security when you sell used camera equipment. Our transparent evaluation process and clear communication ensure you understand how we determine equipment values.
We provide prepaid shipping labels for equipment submission, making the process convenient and cost-effective. Insurance coverage protects your equipment during transit, and our secure facilities ensure safe handling throughout the evaluation process.
Once your equipment is evaluated and you accept our offer, payment is processed quickly through your preferred method. This efficient system enables immediate access to funds for new equipment purchases or other needs.
Our streamlined process typically completes evaluations within days of receipt, allowing quick turnaround when you need to sell used camera gear to fund new equipment purchases or simplify your gear collection.
Selling used camera equipment to Adorama can help fund upgrades to newer technology or different system configurations. Many photographers use our buying program as part of their equipment upgrade strategy, applying sale proceeds toward new gear purchases.
Our buying program works seamlessly with our new and used equipment sales, enabling easy transitions between selling old gear and purchasing replacement equipment from our extensive inventory.
Adorama's equipment specialists provide guidance throughout the selling process, helping you understand market values and timing considerations when you sell used camera gear. Our expertise ensures you make informed decisions about equipment sales.
Whether you're downsizing your kit, switching camera systems, or simply converting unused gear to cash, our professional buying program provides a trusted solution that maximizes value while minimizing hassle for serious photographers.
1 Panasonic may offer a discount to consumers who trade-in one working condition digital or film camera to purchase one of the eligible camera models on the trade-in program announcement. The trade-in discount amount is not a cash equivalent, and may not be redeemed for cash and is available only to purchase eligible new Panasonic cameras at time of trade-in. At no time may this discount be advertised in a manner that would reflect a price lower than MAP. End consumer can combine this trade-in offer with the trade-in value of their used working equipment to increase their combined savings. Non-working equipment traded-in are not eligible for trade-in discount. The discount to the customer is forfeited if the new model redeemed for a trade-in discount is returned for any reason or cause whatsoever. The trade-in/used product must be surrendered at time of trade-in (for ecommerce, physical receipt by the dealer or notification from carrier is considered an act of surrender). Bonus credit cannot be offered until the trade-in item has been physically received by the dealer or for ecommerce, notification from a carrier has been received. By participating in this program, the dealer agrees to provide Panasonic with proof of trade-in by providing the serial number(s), model name(s) of the trade-in item(s), and subsequent purchased Panasonic item(s). Any failure to meet these requirements may result in rejection of trailing credit claims. Panasonic reserves the right to audit records related to this promotion and sales activity.
1 Nikon Authorized Dealers (“Dealer(s)”) may participate in The Nikon Z 9 Mirrorless Camera Trade-Up Event, which allows participating Dealers to add $500 to the trade-in amount given by the Dealer (“Trade-In Amount”) for a consumer purchaser’s trade-in of one (1) operating camera (“Qualifying Camera”) to purchase one (1) Nikon Z 9 Mirrorless Camera