How to Sell Camera Gear Safely Online (Without the Usual Headaches)

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title: How to Sell Camera Gear Safely Online (Without the Usual Headaches) slug: sell-camera-gear-safely-uk excerpt: A practical checklist for photographing, describing, and packing camera gear so buyers trust you — and you get paid smoothly. status: publishedAt: 2026-02-24T09:00:00.000Z content:

Selling camera gear online can be painless — if you do the basics properly. Buyers want confidence, not surprises.

The 60-second prep list

• Clean the body and lens exterior (microfibre cloth, no liquids on coatings)
• Photograph in bright natural light
• List everything included (caps, hood, charger, box, manuals)
• Be honest about marks, dust, and wear

Photos that actually sell

What to shoot

• Front, back, top, base
• Screen on and off
• Mount / contacts / ports
• Serial number (optional, but helps trust)

Lens photos

• Front element at an angle (shows scratches)
• Rear element
• Aperture blades (if you can)

Write a description that avoids disputes

• Exact model name
• Shutter count (if known)
• What works perfectly
• What doesn’t (even minor)

Packaging and dispatch

• Bubble wrap the item, then box it tight
• Use tracked shipping
• Photograph the packed item before sending (your proof)