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Incoming: EF-S 15-85 to use on an 80D

Started Jul 8, 2016 | Discussions thread
Doug_PS
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Re: Incoming: EF-S 15-85 to use on an 80D

Aldrich wrote:

I use Craigslist. And price reasonable to what the local market rate seems to be, say $250-350. Allow some latitude for negotiation, but ignore the low ballers.

Be mindful of the price you would get at B&H with little hassle. Includes free shipping to B&H. Assuming a condition 4 (Sign of use, but clean) , you can get $170 for the Canon 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 EF-S IS STM Lens.

Do consider the time and effort is work the extra money for selling directly to a third party.

+1 for Craigslist. I've sold many lenses locally (Atlanta) on Craigslist. If you price it reasonably it should move quickly. Just be patient....the buyers will come. A few things I always do when selling on CL:

  • Only accept cash
  • Put in the add that you'll only respond to people who leave a phone number...and stick to this!
  • Put in the add that you'll meet in a safe public place (i.e. Like your bank....or a busy Starbucks).
  • I always price it reasonably and state in the add that price is firm.  Then, I just ignore responders trying to work me down on price.

I've never gasped an issue selling a lens on FB this way!

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