Selling XDCAM

Max Kaiser · May 22nd, 2008, 09:13 AM

Well folks, the time has come to sell the beloved XDCAM. Does anyone know the best method of selling one of these? The rig is a 330 with the Fuji 17.5 lens, 4 batteries.

Consign? Ebay? Not sure what is the best methodology to get a good price with some safety.

Thanks very much!

Max

Tom Roper · May 22nd, 2008, 12:11 PM

I've sold cameras right here in the classifieds at DVInfo. We're all operating by our own names (hopefully). The transaction always worked well for both parties in my experience. You know who you are dealing with, and there is a history of postings you can go back and read , and the site is visited by professionals who would be more likely interested in a cam like the F330.

Good luck.

Ivan Snoeckx · May 22nd, 2008, 12:44 PM

I have sold my F330 (demo model) with SD lens a couple of weeks ago through an auction site in my country. It all went very quick for me. Two hours after I added the camera and lens to the site, it already was sold to someone from a neighbour country. If you don't ask a ridiculous high price you will get rid of it soon. Now, several weeks later, I still see cameras on that site that still aren't sold because they ask too much.

Emanuel Altenburger · May 22nd, 2008, 04:30 PM

I sold my DSR390 via ebay some time ago. Everything went smoothly, but ebay charged me quite a lot of money for the auction. Also, when accepting paypal (credit card) there´s an additional fee which can be quite high - especially when selling expensive pro-equipment.

Dan Chung · May 23rd, 2008, 06:01 AM

I'd be interested in the body and possibly batteries, not the lens. How much would you be looking for? I guess I could make arrangements to collect if the price was right.

Dan

Chris Medico · May 23rd, 2008, 08:43 AM

Post it up on the classified listing here.

Keep it in the family so to speak. ;)

Greg Boston · May 23rd, 2008, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Medico

Post it up on the classified listing here.

Keep it in the family so to speak. ;)

My sentiments exactly!

-gb-

Max Kaiser · May 23rd, 2008, 10:40 PM

Thanks guys - will do. I have to figure out what to charge - it's not like there a blue book on this stuff.

I can't believe I'm parting with this camera that has been so good to us. Right now we have a doc on PBS that we shot with it and the camera was bulletproof.

Oh well, onward!

Max

Roger Hagelaar · May 25th, 2008, 02:02 AM

I think B&H may have set a new benchmark as new '330's are available for <$9000....

R.

Ivan Snoeckx · May 25th, 2008, 03:28 AM

B&H must have a lot of them is in stock I guess, because the PDW-F330 and PDW-F350 are discontinued.

Dan Chung · May 25th, 2008, 04:45 AM

My normal rule of thumb for used gear it that I would pay somewhere between 1/2 and 2/3 new price depending on condition.

Where are the classsifieds by the way? I can't see them on the site, am I being dumb?

Mitchell Skurnik · May 25th, 2008, 08:01 PM

http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=16

Greg Boston · May 25th, 2008, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Chung

Where are the classsifieds by the way? I can't see them on the site, am I being dumb?

You have to be a member of DVINFO for a short while before you have classifieds access. We had to institute this policy awhile back due to some 'drive by' sellers who were less than honest.

Sorry for the temporary inconvenience.

-gb-

Dan Chung · May 26th, 2008, 07:11 AM

OK, well my interest still stands. Can someone please let me know if this camera is posted on the classifieds as I can't access them.

Ivan Snoeckx · May 26th, 2008, 07:28 AM

No, it isn't there. Maybe you can try this!

SONY F330 XDCAM HD w/ LENS - EXTRAS

Good luck!

May 22nd, 2008, 09:13 AM	#1
Max Kaiser Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 66	Selling XDCAM - Where/How? Well folks, the time has come to sell the beloved XDCAM. Does anyone know the best method of selling one of these? The rig is a 330 with the Fuji 17.5 lens, 4 batteries. Consign? Ebay? Not sure what is the best methodology to get a good price with some safety. Thanks very much! Max __________________ ---------------- Max Kaiser Director, Hand Crank Films http://www.handcrankfilms.com

May 23rd, 2008, 08:43 AM	#6
Chris Medico Inner Circle Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Efland NC, USA Posts: 2,322	Post it up on the classified listing here. Keep it in the family so to speak. ;) __________________ http://www.LandYachtMedia.com

May 23rd, 2008, 10:40 PM	#8
Max Kaiser Regular Crew Join Date: May 2005 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 66	Thanks guys - will do. I have to figure out what to charge - it's not like there a blue book on this stuff. I can't believe I'm parting with this camera that has been so good to us. Right now we have a doc on PBS that we shot with it and the camera was bulletproof. Oh well, onward! Max __________________ ---------------- Max Kaiser Director, Hand Crank Films http://www.handcrankfilms.com

May 25th, 2008, 08:01 PM	#12
Mitchell Skurnik Major Player Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Rancho Santa Margarita, California Posts: 201	http://www.dvinfo.net/conf/forumdisplay.php?f=16 __________________ Mitchell J. Skurnik http://www.mjcsstudios.com/ - EX1, 4x hoodman 16GB, Libec Tripod, Sony LAV

May 22nd, 2008, 12:11 PM	#2
Tom Roper Trustee Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 1,891	I've sold cameras right here in the classifieds at DVInfo. We're all operating by our own names (hopefully). The transaction always worked well for both parties in my experience. You know who you are dealing with, and there is a history of postings you can go back and read , and the site is visited by professionals who would be more likely interested in a cam like the F330. Good luck.

May 22nd, 2008, 12:44 PM	#3
Ivan Snoeckx Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium \| Europe Posts: 441	I have sold my F330 (demo model) with SD lens a couple of weeks ago through an auction site in my country. It all went very quick for me. Two hours after I added the camera and lens to the site, it already was sold to someone from a neighbour country. If you don't ask a ridiculous high price you will get rid of it soon. Now, several weeks later, I still see cameras on that site that still aren't sold because they ask too much.

May 22nd, 2008, 04:30 PM	#4
Emanuel Altenburger Regular Crew Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Innsbruck, Austria Posts: 134	I sold my DSR390 via ebay some time ago. Everything went smoothly, but ebay charged me quite a lot of money for the auction. Also, when accepting paypal (credit card) there´s an additional fee which can be quite high - especially when selling expensive pro-equipment.

May 23rd, 2008, 06:01 AM	#5
Dan Chung Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beijing Posts: 665	I'd be interested in the body and possibly batteries, not the lens. How much would you be looking for? I guess I could make arrangements to collect if the price was right. Dan

May 25th, 2008, 02:02 AM	#9
Roger Hagelaar New Boot Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 7	I think B&H may have set a new benchmark as new '330's are available for <$9000.... R.

May 25th, 2008, 03:28 AM	#10
Ivan Snoeckx Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium \| Europe Posts: 441	B&H must have a lot of them is in stock I guess, because the PDW-F330 and PDW-F350 are discontinued.

May 25th, 2008, 04:45 AM	#11
Dan Chung Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beijing Posts: 665	My normal rule of thumb for used gear it that I would pay somewhere between 1/2 and 2/3 new price depending on condition. Where are the classsifieds by the way? I can't see them on the site, am I being dumb?

May 26th, 2008, 07:11 AM	#14
Dan Chung Major Player Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Beijing Posts: 665	OK, well my interest still stands. Can someone please let me know if this camera is posted on the classifieds as I can't access them.

May 26th, 2008, 07:28 AM	#15
Ivan Snoeckx Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Belgium \| Europe Posts: 441	No, it isn't there. Maybe you can try this! SONY F330 XDCAM HD w/ LENS - EXTRAS Good luck!