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02-21-2016, 10:39 AM   #1
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Best price in New York

I'm going to New York end of April and maybe gonna buy a K1 body. Compared to Europe (€2000) the US price ($1800 = €1620) is much more attractive.
I surely will visit B&H, but do they give good prices for used gear? I have a K5 IIs with 3 objectives at this moment and will not keep it when I have the K1.

What can I expect to get for the K5 IIs body only? I have no idea. It's 3 years old now.

Are there other good stores in Manhattan or Jersey city?

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B&H will give you a price quote in 24 hours which will give you an idea of what they will offer: Used Quotes

But if you want "top dollar" for your equipment, selling privately is always going to get you more because any pawn shop or camera store may need to invest time and resources to inspect and clean used equipment. They are also in business to make a profit.

As your cameras and lenses are more expensive in Europe, you'd get more selling it in the Netherlands or the EU...not to mention the USD exchange rate. With that said, the huge advantage of B&H or Adorama or shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=889257&u=523490&m=66875&urllink=keh.com is convenience. KEH will also give you a quote: https://www.keh.com/sell/

Good luck. And definitely enjoy the awesome camera store in NYC.
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Get a quote from KEH to get an idea what your equipment is worth. I think that B&H will also give you an online quote. As previous responders have stated, don't expect top dollar although you may be able to negotiate. You may have better luck at Adorama than B&H since their used department is in the same area of the store as where they sell new equipment. If you sell for store credit rather than cash you may get a better deal.

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I don't know what you can get for your existing equipment if sold and shipped within Europe, but if you can get more selling to someone in the US, you can also set up eBay auctions that end during the time you are in New York. Bring everything you want to sell with you and ship it out in New York.
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Also if you are going to buy a K1 while in New York, don't forget to add in the sales tax. I don't know what the tax is in NYC but if you figure on 7% or 8%, the price of the K1 is around $1950 if my calculations are correct.
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Also if you are going to buy a K1 while in New York, don't forget to add in the sales tax. I don't know what the tax is in NYC but if you figure on 7% or 8%, the price of the K1 is around $1950 if my calculations are correct.
You mean $1800,- is a net price?

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QuoteOriginally posted by bigdavephoto Quote
Also if you are going to buy a K1 while in New York, don't forget to add in the sales tax. I don't know what the tax is in NYC but if you figure on 7% or 8%, the price of the K1 is around $1950 if my calculations are correct.
NYC sales tax is 8.75%
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hmmm, some points to keep in mind. Thanks for the information
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Just a note; if you sell used gear to Adorama and then use the proceeds to trade up, State Tax is only chargeable on the difference.
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B&H will give you the best price on used gear in NYC. You can check the used price B&H is offering for the K5ii right on their website. Last time I checked the K5 they were offering something like $150. They give a decent amount for lenses. As Helen mentioned the credit you get for the used gear when applied to buy something is not taxable.
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I would keep the K5 II and use them both. If you really want to sell the K5 II I'd sell it privately in Europe where you will get a lot more for it. Good luck!
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I would keep the K5 II and use them both. If you really want to sell the K5 II I'd sell it privately in Europe where you will get a lot more for it. Good luck!
yeah right, I think this will be the best option
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