Question about resale value at DVinfo.net

Steve Lewis · May 27th, 2009, 07:25 PM

I have an XHA1 that is one year old. I will have it "checked-out" by canon repairs and then put it up for sale. How much should I ask for it? More or less than $2,000?

Thanks,
-Steve

Battle Vaughan · May 27th, 2009, 08:03 PM

It's just my rule of thumb, but I always figure equipment in "like new with some use" is max 50% of it's new street value....or that's my EBay rule, fwiw! /Battle Vaughan / miamiherald.com video team

Galen Rath · May 27th, 2009, 08:37 PM

It's worth more than 50%. Look what GL1's and GL2's are selling for, its amazing.

Philip Williams · May 28th, 2009, 09:03 AM

A great way to research resale values is to use eBay's "Advanced Search" and use the "Completed Items Only" checkbox. That lets you see closed auctions and actual dollar amounts paid.

Looking at the XH-A1, it seems to move easily in the lower/mid $2000 range with stock gear (charger, battery). Throw in a nice Pelican case or some sort of cookies and you're probably looking at the high $2000 range.

John Stakes · May 28th, 2009, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battle Vaughan

It's just my rule of thumb, but I always figure equipment in "like new with some use" is max 50% of it's new street value....

PLEASE let me know next time you're selling used equipment!!!

JS

Jack Walker · May 28th, 2009, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Stakes

PLEASE let me know next time you're selling used equipment!!!

JS

Me, too...

Philip Williams · May 28th, 2009, 10:50 AM

Hehe I'm sure he uses revised percentages when *selling* gear ;)

Sean Finnegan · May 30th, 2009, 04:19 AM

Contrary to popular belief, cams generally have a relatively good resale value in comparison with other electronics. However, the Canon XH-A1 is a unique case because its now outdated by the XH-A1s which improves on a lot of the weaknesses of its predecessor, making it in reality a much stronger cam even though there aren't that many extremely significant changes. I found a few people willing to buy my XH-A1 (I'm upgrading to a Panasonic HPX170) for around $2300 specifically because I've taken such good care of it, and there's less than 100 hours total usage on it. I don't know if that should be your guiding star, but it's just what I've seen offered in the past.

Blake Hamilton · June 7th, 2009, 11:14 AM

Hi guys and gals, I feel terrible that my first post on this forum is written with the intent to sell my camera considering how much great info I've pulled from here, but alas...

I am about to sell my XH A1 in mint condition, with a sony eyecup, UV filter, and Portabrace bag. Let me know if any of you are still interested.

Pete Bauer · June 7th, 2009, 12:29 PM

For actual "For Sale" or "Wanted" posts, please use the Private Classifieds forum
It is only for established members of DVinfo so brand new members (I think less than a month of membership) won't be able to access it.

Blake Hamilton · June 7th, 2009, 01:57 PM

Thank you Pete. Apologies.

May 27th, 2009, 07:25 PM	#1
Steve Lewis Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Goleta, CA Posts: 225	Question about resale value I have an XHA1 that is one year old. I will have it "checked-out" by canon repairs and then put it up for sale. How much should I ask for it? More or less than $2,000? Thanks, -Steve __________________ www.lewisfilms.net - Give me a museum and I'll fill it!

May 28th, 2009, 09:03 AM	#4
Philip Williams Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Snellville, Georgia Posts: 612	A great way to research resale values is to use eBay's "Advanced Search" and use the "Completed Items Only" checkbox. That lets you see closed auctions and actual dollar amounts paid. Looking at the XH-A1, it seems to move easily in the lower/mid $2000 range with stock gear (charger, battery). Throw in a nice Pelican case or some sort of cookies and you're probably looking at the high $2000 range. __________________ www.philipwilliams.com

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Philip Williams Major Player Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Snellville, Georgia Posts: 612	Hehe I'm sure he uses revised percentages when selling gear ;) __________________ www.philipwilliams.com

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Pete Bauer Wrangler Join Date: May 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,298	For actual "For Sale" or "Wanted" posts, please use the Private Classifieds forum It is only for established members of DVinfo so brand new members (I think less than a month of membership) won't be able to access it. __________________ Pete Bauer The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. Albert Einstein Trying to solve a DV mystery? You may find the answer behind the SEARCH function ... or be able to join a discussion already in progress!

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May 27th, 2009, 08:03 PM	#2
Battle Vaughan Major Player Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL USA Posts: 606	It's just my rule of thumb, but I always figure equipment in "like new with some use" is max 50% of it's new street value....or that's my EBay rule, fwiw! /Battle Vaughan / miamiherald.com video team

May 27th, 2009, 08:37 PM	#3
Galen Rath Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 50	It's worth more than 50%. Look what GL1's and GL2's are selling for, its amazing.

May 30th, 2009, 04:19 AM	#8
Sean Finnegan Regular Crew Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 40	Contrary to popular belief, cams generally have a relatively good resale value in comparison with other electronics. However, the Canon XH-A1 is a unique case because its now outdated by the XH-A1s which improves on a lot of the weaknesses of its predecessor, making it in reality a much stronger cam even though there aren't that many extremely significant changes. I found a few people willing to buy my XH-A1 (I'm upgrading to a Panasonic HPX170) for around $2300 specifically because I've taken such good care of it, and there's less than 100 hours total usage on it. I don't know if that should be your guiding star, but it's just what I've seen offered in the past.

June 7th, 2009, 11:14 AM	#9
Blake Hamilton Tourist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 4	Hi guys and gals, I feel terrible that my first post on this forum is written with the intent to sell my camera considering how much great info I've pulled from here, but alas... I am about to sell my XH A1 in mint condition, with a sony eyecup, UV filter, and Portabrace bag. Let me know if any of you are still interested.

June 7th, 2009, 01:57 PM	#11
Blake Hamilton Tourist Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jersey City, NJ Posts: 4	Thank you Pete. Apologies.