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Sell used cameras, Lens and accessories | trade-in +amp; purchase

Give your old photo treasures a new life! Do something good for the environment.

Please note that we can only accept equipment that is in working order.

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REQUEST A QUOTE

Request a preliminary offer for your old appliances by e-mail to ankauf@fotokoch.ro with the subject Purchase.

Please provide the following information:

  • which appliances you would like to have valued
  • which accessories are included (battery*, charger*, front cover etc.) *requirement
  • what the condition is like (optional: also with photos) Please feel free to use this list for orientation
  • which new products you would like to buy OR whether you are interested in a payout or a credit to your customer account

Request a quote

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SEND IN YOUR EQUIPMENT

Our exchange experts will determine an offer and send it to you by e-mail. If you are happy with it, please send your old equipment well packaged to:

Hifi +amp; Foto Koch GmbH
Schadowstraße 60/62
40212 Düsseldorf

You can print out a sticker for the free return here.

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FINAL CHECK +amp; CONCLUSION

When the appliances are on site, we will carry out a final check for functionality, defects, etc. If our offer price remains unchanged, we will refund/offset the amount. If we have to adjust the offer, we will contact you.

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COME TO OUR STORE

If you want to sell your old camera, Lens or similar, you are also welcome to come to our Düsseldorf store. Just bring your old equipment with you and we'll make you an offer on the spot.

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Description of conditionInformation

in advance, the devices you are selling must be in working order and in the best case contain at least one battery +amp; charger.

  • New - Originally packed and shrink-wrapped, or only used 1-2 times
  • Like New - (No optical scratches, scuffs, nicks, etc.) or damage. Lenses are free of scratches or inclusions. Personalizations that interfere with the device will also result in a different rating. Lens or camera has no dirt inclusions.
  • Very Good - Very well maintained device, clean sensor with no damage. Slight signs of use such as scratches on displays, viewfinder and camera or Lens. The Lens or camera have no dirt inclusions.
  • Good - Well-maintained device, which may have superficial scratches and nicks. No scratches on the sensor, minor +amp; fine scratches on the display.
  • In good condition - Several signs of use such as several scratches and some deeper scratches or notches (from 3). Deeper display scratches, soiling, unreadable serial number

Why should you sell a used camera?

Usually you buy a slightly cheaper entry-level camera to get started in photography. As soon as your interest in photography or videography increases, you may want to upgrade to a better or larger model, perhaps even change the brand or system.

new cameras, especially full-frame system cameras, are quite expensive and the old equipment usually collects dust in a corner. People often talk themselves into the idea of having a backup camera in case the main camera fails. But will the quality of the previous model be enough?

A trade-in can reduce the cost of buying new equipment. Over time, you'll also know which equipment you really need and which may have been a bad buy and is lying unused in the cupboard at home.

Another important aspect is that you generally get more for your equipment the sooner you sell it.



Have

you inherited old camera equipment or found it while clearing out? This happens all the time and we offer to value the photographic equipment and make you an offer for the price you would receive from us for the inherited equipment.

the most common reasons why photographic equipment is sold

  1. Upgrading: Whether you're upgrading from an SLR camera to a system camera, from a compact camera to a system camera or from a zoom lens to a fixed focal length - if you want to get more out of your photography or filming, you often want new equipment.
  2. Switching brands: Similar to an upgrade, switching to another manufacturer is a big decision, because switching systems is not cheap. After all, when you switch, you have to buy almost everything you have bought over the years again.
  3. Giving up your hobby: Sometimes it's a lack of time, sometimes a lack of interest, or there are very individual reasons why you want to give up your photography hobby.
  4. Clean out: Not everyone needs two or three cameras, the third Lens with the same focal length range or the well-intentioned accessories that are never used in practice.
  5. Paying off debts: Photo equipment can also serve as an investment in one situation or another and offer you support in difficult times.

What is my camera worth?

The value of a camera can be measured in various ways. This makes it all the more important to be as accurate as possible in advance. A camera naturally depreciates over time. Older devices are generally cheaper than newer technology. Another factor for the value is the optical +amp; technical condition of the camera or Lens you want to sell. Another factor that you should not ignore when selling your equipment is the current demand. Of course, we are also interested in getting your equipment back into circulation.

old does not mean rubbishIn

recent years, there has been a turning point in photography. Analog cameras +amp; Lens have become icons in some cases and have seen a significant increase in value. This is also thanks to Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and co. The scene of vintage lens lovers is bigger than ever, with many adapting old lenses via regular lens adapters, but also 3D printed lens adapters.

checklist for the sale

  1. Have you removed all memory cards from the device? If your camera still has internal memory, this should also be emptied.
  2. Dismantle any accessories that you don't want to sell.
  3. Clean your equipment one last time beforehand.
  4. Look for the original packaging if it is still available.
  5. Have some old newspaper ready so that you can pack your equipment safely.
  6. Make sure that all serial numbers on the cameras and Lens are legible.

Advantages of buying / trade-in from Foto Koch

  • No stress with ominous messages from private advertisers.
  • Fast processing of the trade-in.
  • Large range and years of experience in photography.
  • One of the largest specialist dealers in Europe.

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