How much for a vx2000 used? at DVinfo.net

Brian Patterson · April 27th, 2004, 09:57 PM

What is a reasonable price for a used VX2000 in good/excellent condition? Given that the new VX2100 is out, shouldn't the price of the vx2000's come down?

Ken Tanaka · April 27th, 2004, 10:27 PM

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Tom Hardwick · April 28th, 2004, 12:30 AM

OK, a lot depends on where you live and where the VX2000's lived. By the sea side? I'd forget it.

Look at what a brand new, fully guaranteed VX2100 will set you back, and generally the (unknown) VX2k should sell for no more than half that. You won't be paying the tax that the original owner paid, you'll be buying (maybe) a lot of head wear, a lot of lacing / unlacing, a lot of (~shudder~) front element cleaning on his neck-tie.

But you could come across the genuine bargain. If you know the seller so much the better. If you have a *really* good look at the camera in bright light, do check the heads of the screws, the front element, the state of the tape deck. If you can get some sort of warrenty so much the better, because it's going to take you some time to check out all the facilities.

Remember this. There's usually a pretty good reason for a camera being sold. You need to find that reason.

tom.

Richard Iredale · April 28th, 2004, 11:28 PM

I bought my VX2000 last fall, before the 2100 came out. I found it on eBay, and the final price was $1750.

The camera was in near-perfect shape, and was used by a UCBerkeley student for some classes.

Just checked eBay, and there was one camera on there for close to $2k. Just keep your eyes open.

Tommy Haupfear · May 16th, 2004, 08:45 AM

I've found that the VX2000 retains a lot of resale value (good for the seller) and that you're better off buying new.

I sold both my VX2000 and PDX10 for about $100 less than I paid for them.

Tom Hardwick · May 16th, 2004, 09:54 AM

you sold them? Why Tommy? I usually buy a camera and have it die on me after many years, or have it in the cupboard as a memory of all the good times we had together.

tom.

Tommy Haupfear · May 16th, 2004, 10:30 AM

I rarely keep anything over a year except for the wife, kids, and the cat. :)

I still keep a VX2000 at work as I consider it a staple in my diet.

Over the last five years..

Digital Cameras:
Kodak DC280
Olympus D510
Olympus C-700
Sony DSC-F707
Sony DSC-F717
Canon Digital Rebel
Canon EOS 10D

Camcorders:
TRV120
VX2000
MX1000
Optura Pi
GR-DVL9000U
VL-AX1U
PV-DV953
VL-NZ55U
PDX10
Optura Xi
NV-GS100

TVs:
61" HDTV RCA
61" HDTV Toshiba
40" HDTV Toshiba
65" HDTV Toshiba
50" HDTV Toshiba
34" HDTV Sony
50" HDTV Sony

Cars:
Aurora
300M
Park Ave
SHO
QX4
Supra
Maxima

I don't even want to think about audio gear or computers! :)

Glen Elliott · May 17th, 2004, 10:42 AM

You traded your Supra for a Maxima....silly rabbit. I'd die for a 1.Supra 2.RX-8 or 3.Subaru Impreza STi

However I do suffer from a bit of the same syndrom:
Cams:
-TRV17
-GL-1
-DVX100
-PD-170

Cars:
-87 Prelude
-95 Tercel
-97 Tiburon
-99 Tiburon
-04 Protege 5

Computers:
-Pentium 120
-Athlon 800
-Athlon XP 2200+
-P4 3.0ghz

Back on topic- check the private classifieds section here...there's always VX2k (along w/ GL-1s, etc) selling. If not check ebay for the going rate.

I always buy new- I need the reliability for my paid gigs. I can't count on purchasing the camera from someone who is as anal with their equipment as myself.

April 27th, 2004, 09:57 PM	#1
Brian Patterson Regular Crew Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 51	*** How much for a vx2000 used? What is a reasonable price for a used VX2000 in good/excellent condition? Given that the new VX2100 is out, shouldn't the price of the vx2000's come down?

April 27th, 2004, 10:27 PM	#2
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April 28th, 2004, 12:30 AM	#3
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	OK, a lot depends on where you live and where the VX2000's lived. By the sea side? I'd forget it. Look at what a brand new, fully guaranteed VX2100 will set you back, and generally the (unknown) VX2k should sell for no more than half that. You won't be paying the tax that the original owner paid, you'll be buying (maybe) a lot of head wear, a lot of lacing / unlacing, a lot of (~shudder~) front element cleaning on his neck-tie. But you could come across the genuine bargain. If you know the seller so much the better. If you have a really good look at the camera in bright light, do check the heads of the screws, the front element, the state of the tape deck. If you can get some sort of warrenty so much the better, because it's going to take you some time to check out all the facilities. Remember this. There's usually a pretty good reason for a camera being sold. You need to find that reason. tom.

April 28th, 2004, 11:28 PM	#4
Richard Iredale Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 67	I bought my VX2000 last fall, before the 2100 came out. I found it on eBay, and the final price was $1750. The camera was in near-perfect shape, and was used by a UCBerkeley student for some classes. Just checked eBay, and there was one camera on there for close to $2k. Just keep your eyes open.

May 16th, 2004, 08:45 AM	#5
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	I've found that the VX2000 retains a lot of resale value (good for the seller) and that you're better off buying new. I sold both my VX2000 and PDX10 for about $100 less than I paid for them.

May 16th, 2004, 09:54 AM	#6
Tom Hardwick Inner Circle Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Billericay, England UK Posts: 4,711	you sold them? Why Tommy? I usually buy a camera and have it die on me after many years, or have it in the cupboard as a memory of all the good times we had together. tom.

May 16th, 2004, 10:30 AM	#7
Tommy Haupfear Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,415	I rarely keep anything over a year except for the wife, kids, and the cat. :) I still keep a VX2000 at work as I consider it a staple in my diet. Over the last five years.. Digital Cameras: Kodak DC280 Olympus D510 Olympus C-700 Sony DSC-F707 Sony DSC-F717 Canon Digital Rebel Canon EOS 10D Camcorders: TRV120 VX2000 MX1000 Optura Pi GR-DVL9000U VL-AX1U PV-DV953 VL-NZ55U PDX10 Optura Xi NV-GS100 TVs: 61" HDTV RCA 61" HDTV Toshiba 40" HDTV Toshiba 65" HDTV Toshiba 50" HDTV Toshiba 34" HDTV Sony 50" HDTV Sony Cars: Aurora 300M Park Ave SHO QX4 Supra Maxima I don't even want to think about audio gear or computers! :)

May 17th, 2004, 10:42 AM	#8
Glen Elliott Wrangler Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,898	You traded your Supra for a Maxima....silly rabbit. I'd die for a 1.Supra 2.RX-8 or 3.Subaru Impreza STi However I do suffer from a bit of the same syndrom: Cams: -TRV17 -GL-1 -DVX100 -PD-170 Cars: -87 Prelude -95 Tercel -97 Tiburon -99 Tiburon -04 Protege 5 Computers: -Pentium 120 -Athlon 800 -Athlon XP 2200+ -P4 3.0ghz Back on topic- check the private classifieds section here...there's always VX2k (along w/ GL-1s, etc) selling. If not check ebay for the going rate. I always buy new- I need the reliability for my paid gigs. I can't count on purchasing the camera from someone who is as anal with their equipment as myself.