Treat Yourself To A New Camera Purchase
Any budding photographer will enjoy a brand new camera to play with this Christmas, but how will you pay for it?
More than 4 million people returned an unwanted Christmas gift last year, totalling £143 million in discarded merchandise, according to Go Compare. If you’re not feeling confident that you’ll receive gifts you’ll truly love, then there’s nothing wrong with treating yourself to something special this Christmas. And for budding photographers, a camera upgrade will undoubtedly be at the top of your list. Whether you’re interested in the fantastic resolution offered by the Canon ESO 90D or the brand new mirrorless Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III, we all know that new camera models often come up with a hefty price tag, even at the more reasonable end of the market. So, the question is, how are you going to fund the cost of your personal Christmas treat?
Trading In Your Old Model
One of the best ways to fund a purchase of a dazzling new model, is to grit your teeth and part with your old camera. Ask yourself if you really need to keep it or whether it will become redundant once you’ve splashed out on the latest snazzy bit of kit. In many cases, trading in your existing camera gear can be a fantastic way to raise a chunk of cash which you can offset against the price of the latest models. There are a number of places where you can trade in your camera, either in-store or on a digital platform.
Where To Trade
eBay is an option but be extremely careful that you’re receiving an acceptable amount of money for your camera, and be aware that the platform will charge you fees for selling with them. A safer option is to use a reputable sell camera site; you begin by requesting a quote for your kit based on supplying basic details about the make, model and condition of your camera. If you accept the quote you can send your equipment in for free and it’ll be checked by the customer service team. The final step following approval is for you to be paid by same-day bank transfer or cheque if you prefer.
Don’t Forget Your Accessories
Trading in can also extend to any lenses, tripods or other accessories you have lying around. The more you have to part with, the more cash you’ll potentially receive to put towards your shiny new Christmas purchase!
Buying Used Cameras
If you feel that some of the prices for a brand-new camera model are slightly out of your reach, even after you’ve considered a trade-in, another option is to look at pre-owned cameras. They might not be new, but they’ll still be new to you and depending on the camera model you choose, could be a fantastic upgrade to your existing camera kit. Pre-owned cameras are available from trade-in sites which stock all the professional brands from Fuji, Sony, Panasonic, Canon and Olympus for example.
If you’d like a new camera to capture the memories of this Christmas, it’s time to get planning how you’ll fund this purchase. Get your existing kit together and request an accurate quote today!
