Originally posted by Baard-Einar Stupid question but how come the thrift store charges such low prices for cameras? Don't they have Google? And who donates the stuff? Here in Norway people tend to try to sell such items online and they set fantasy prices on the items. Often refering to similar fantasy prices on ebay.
I have no idea if they have Internet. Apparently, it's just one person that prices the small amount of camera stuff. They usually let a bunch pile up, then price it and set it out. Also, there's really not "a lot" coming through there ... I just go often and early to get the best.
Based on experience, a lens can go from 3€ to 5€, a compact from 2€ to 5€, a SLR from 5€ to 7€ and a "camera kit" bag with SLR and additional lens(es) and/or flash from 7€ to 10€. They have a "junk bin" in which I last found a Nikon F100 with shutter release for 6€ ... and they also have an "antique" section with a counter for photo gear, which can be bad, junk stuff and some good stuff. Also, I also picked up TWO Durst M305 enlargers with lens for 5€ each ...
It all varies a lot. That's just the way it is ...