{"id":5584,"date":"2019-05-31T09:34:34","date_gmt":"2019-05-31T14:34:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/?p=5584"},"modified":"2023-01-24T06:30:05","modified_gmt":"2023-01-24T12:30:05","slug":"swappa-local-used-camera-buying-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/swappa-local-used-camera-buying-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for buying a used camera on Swappa Local"},"content":{"rendered":"

[UPDATE]<\/strong>\u00a0This program has been discontinued and is no longer available. Sorry for the inconvenience.<\/p>\n

Whether you’re thinking about purchasing a used camera in person on Swappa Local, or online via our traditional marketplace, i<\/span>t’s important to make sure the camera you’re buying in person is a quality device and in a condition that meets your standards. <\/span>That means you, as a buyer, need to know exactly what to look out for.<\/p>\n

If you decide to buy a used DSLR or mirrorless camera from a local seller, <\/span>use this checklist to make sure the device is what you expected before you take it home with you.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705\u00a0Check the lens <\/b><\/h3>\n

Look at the lens closely for any scratches or problems that were not advertised in the listing.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705\u00a0Test your own lens<\/b><\/h3>\n

Pop your own lens on the camera to see how if it’s compatible, especially if you\u2019re just buying the camera body.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705\u00a0Check the device body<\/b><\/h3>\n

Review the body for any defects that were not advertised.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705\u00a0Take pictures<\/b><\/h3>\n

Make sure the camera actually works and there are no artifacts or discoloration that shouldn\u2019t be there.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705\u00a0Check the shutter count <\/b><\/h3>\n

Make sure the shutter count matches what was listed in the description, and that the shutter works.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705\u00a0Look at the LCD screen <\/b><\/h3>\n

Make sure it lights up and doesn\u2019t have scratches or imperfections.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705\u00a0Test the buttons <\/b><\/h3>\n

Listen to how they sound and check to see if they function properly.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705\u00a0Check the pop-up flash <\/b><\/h3>\n

Make sure it pops up and functions properly.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705\u00a0Test the battery charger <\/b><\/h3>\n

Check the charger to see if it works properly, as well as other accessories the camera may come with.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2705\u00a0Check the image sensor<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Look for dust on the image sensor to make sure it isn’t there.<\/p>\n

Other helpful tips for buying tech in person<\/h2>\n

\u2705\u00a0Bring the right amount of cash<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Make sure you have the right amount of cash so you can pay the seller after you\u2019ve carefully inspected the camera.<\/p>\n

\u2705\u00a0Add a selfie to your profile<\/strong><\/h3>\n

People like to see exactly who they\u2019re doing business with and to increase the likelihood of a sale, use a recent photo of yourself and upload it to your profile\/avatar. This will also help your seller identify you in a public place.<\/p>\n

\u2705\u00a0Stay on top of communications<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Whether the selling service you\u2019re using has options for texting, emailing, or in-app messaging, make sure you\u2019re frequently checking your communications.<\/p>\n

\u2705\u00a0Give yourself plenty of time for the meetup<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You don\u2019t want to feel rushed as you inspect the device, and setting the expectation with the seller is important so they know you\u2019ll be reviewing the device before they get paid.<\/p>\n

*****<\/p>\n

Swappa Local makes shopping for a used camera safe and easy by reviewing the device before it can be listed online.\u00a0Hit the button below to see the selection of gently used cameras on Swappa Local.\u00a0If you\u2019re not interested in local meetups, you still have other options. You can also find the best deals on used tech \u2014 and have them shipped directly to you \u2014 by shopping for cameras in Swappa’s regular, online-only marketplace.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[UPDATE]\u00a0This program has been discontinued and is no longer available. Sorry for the inconvenience. Whether you’re thinking about purchasing a used camera in person on Swappa Local, or online via our traditional marketplace, it’s important to make sure the camera you’re buying in person is a quality device and in a condition that meets your […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":5586,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[461],"tags":[447],"products":[],"class_list":["post-5584","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-local","tag-cameras"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5584","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5584"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5584\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":27363,"href":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5584\/revisions\/27363"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5586"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5584"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5584"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5584"},{"taxonomy":"products","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swappa.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/products?post=5584"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}