Fair Price for Used GY-HD100? at DVinfo.net

Edward Tomecko · March 10th, 2009, 09:29 PM

I am considering selling my GY-HD100U (A). It has low hours but the firewire port does not work. This camera would be great for someone who captures footage from another camera or a deck. Or has one and would like a second for multi-cam shooting or as a backup. I am thinking of selling because I would like to get a DVX100B to match my DVC30 Panasonic on multi-cam shoots. The JVC is a great camera but I am partial to Panasonic's overall look and feel and don't shoot much HD.
Thanks, Edward

Eric Darling · March 10th, 2009, 10:20 PM

eBay is a very good indicator of the value of used video cameras, usually. There are often one or two listed there. Currently, the going rate for a good condition unit (one with a functioning FW port) is a shade under $3K USD.

Edward Tomecko · March 10th, 2009, 10:40 PM

Thanks! Eric

Alex Humphrey · March 11th, 2009, 09:57 PM

Ebay is of course the most expensive way to buy/sell gear. The newer HD110 is selling new for $2,999 at BH and they are reputable. blown firewire? I would be think you would be lucky to sell it for $1,800. More likely a lot less actually with a blown firewireport. That repair is I think $700 from JVC. At least that's what I remember someone saying they paid.

Used wholesale for a top condition HD110 was $1,850 the other day when I checked at BH, so they can sell it around $2,300 or so.

Chris Davis · March 29th, 2009, 05:21 PM

Someone in the private classifieds is trying to sell an HD100U with a blown firewire. They're down to $1700 with no takers, and that includes a few nice accessories.

Mark Silva · April 1st, 2009, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex Humphrey

Ebay is of course the most expensive way to buy/sell gear.

seriously?

I've saved hundreds if not thousands buying used from ebay.

Chris Davis · April 3rd, 2009, 03:50 PM

I agree, I've saved lots of money buying smaller gear on eBay, and easily selling the stuff I don't need. However, even I don't have the stomach for buying a $2k+ item on eBay!

Perhaps he was referring to the listing fees.

March 10th, 2009, 09:29 PM	#1
Edward Tomecko Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: cleveland, ohio Posts: 55	Fair Price for Used GY-HD100? I am considering selling my GY-HD100U (A). It has low hours but the firewire port does not work. This camera would be great for someone who captures footage from another camera or a deck. Or has one and would like a second for multi-cam shooting or as a backup. I am thinking of selling because I would like to get a DVX100B to match my DVC30 Panasonic on multi-cam shoots. The JVC is a great camera but I am partial to Panasonic's overall look and feel and don't shoot much HD. Thanks, Edward

March 10th, 2009, 10:20 PM	#2
Eric Darling Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 463	eBay is a very good indicator of the value of used video cameras, usually. There are often one or two listed there. Currently, the going rate for a good condition unit (one with a functioning FW port) is a shade under $3K USD.

March 10th, 2009, 10:40 PM	#3
Edward Tomecko Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: cleveland, ohio Posts: 55	Thanks! Eric

March 11th, 2009, 09:57 PM	#4
Alex Humphrey Major Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: california North and South Posts: 642	Ebay is of course the most expensive way to buy/sell gear. The newer HD110 is selling new for $2,999 at BH and they are reputable. blown firewire? I would be think you would be lucky to sell it for $1,800. More likely a lot less actually with a blown firewireport. That repair is I think $700 from JVC. At least that's what I remember someone saying they paid. Used wholesale for a top condition HD110 was $1,850 the other day when I checked at BH, so they can sell it around $2,300 or so.

March 29th, 2009, 05:21 PM	#5
Chris Davis Trustee Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Willmar, MN Posts: 1,400	Someone in the private classifieds is trying to sell an HD100U with a blown firewire. They're down to $1700 with no takers, and that includes a few nice accessories.

April 3rd, 2009, 03:50 PM	#7
Chris Davis Trustee Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Willmar, MN Posts: 1,400	I agree, I've saved lots of money buying smaller gear on eBay, and easily selling the stuff I don't need. However, even I don't have the stomach for buying a $2k+ item on eBay! Perhaps he was referring to the listing fees.