joshinthecity Posted November 17, 2023 Share #1 Posted November 17, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) As per the title. There doesn't seem to be an established "best" place to list a Leica camera and lens for sale on the used market in Australia. It's possible I'm missing something though.... Any help or guidance from fellow Aussies appreciated. Cheers. Josh, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ken Abrahams Posted November 17, 2023 Share #2 Posted November 17, 2023 Hello Josh, there are various retail outlets that would sell used Leica gear. Where I am in Perth there is a quarterly Photo Fair held at the South Perth Community Centre. One books a sellers table or pays $5 to enter as buyer. I dont know about other states in Australia. I do know there is a very strong market for Leica gear. Many professional people such as doctors and dentists are always looking for Leica gear. I know two oncologists that are quite keen to purchase cameras and lenses. Like anyone they are looking for good deals. There are also groups of photographers who meet privately but not an advertised or known officially in Perth. I think it's a matter of placing an advert somewhere Josh. It's better to sell locally and work with safer payment options. Best 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted November 17, 2023 Share #3 Posted November 17, 2023 Indeed. I have never met an architect who bought a Leice. Nor a dentist either except myself - and I know hundreds. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnQ Posted November 17, 2023 Share #4 Posted November 17, 2023 Hello Josh. There is a private dealer in Sydney you goes by the name Peter Rambo. He is well respected as a trusted and honest buyer and seller of high end cameras and lenses. While I have yet to sell/buy with him I have spoken to him several times. If you search gumtree and use the filter Leica and the location Monterey (a suburb in southern Sydney) you will come across a number of advertisements. If you open them you will see his mobile number. I have found it better to ring than message. Regards, John 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZN Posted November 17, 2023 Share #5 Posted November 17, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, JohnQ said: If you search gumtree The person you name may be the most honourable and trustworthy person in human history, but anything that takes place via "Gumtree" deserves a thumbs down x1000. People think eBay is bad, Gumtree is unbelievably worse: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-04/what-can-you-do-to-protect-yourself-when-selling-online/102555278 In the past I have sold my Leica/ Hasselblad gear to overseas merchants who specialise in this and have reputations to maintain. Leica rumours had a topic on this just the other day: https://leicarumors.com/2023/11/14/where-to-get-the-best-prices-for-your-used-leica-gear-in-the-us.aspx/ Edited November 17, 2023 by AZN Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnQ Posted November 19, 2023 Share #6 Posted November 19, 2023 If you read my post again you’ll see that you phone him. I did not say the deal was done through gumtree. If you read his posts you will see the only way to deal with him is face to face. A bit hasty on your part me thinks. So much for trying to assist. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshinthecity Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share #7 Posted November 19, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 11/17/2023 at 5:27 PM, Ken Abrahams said: Hello Josh, there are various retail outlets that would sell used Leica gear. Where I am in Perth there is a quarterly Photo Fair held at the South Perth Community Centre. One books a sellers table or pays $5 to enter as buyer. I dont know about other states in Australia. I do know there is a very strong market for Leica gear. Many professional people such as doctors and dentists are always looking for Leica gear. I know two oncologists that are quite keen to purchase cameras and lenses. Like anyone they are looking for good deals. There are also groups of photographers who meet privately but not an advertised or known officially in Perth. I think it's a matter of placing an advert somewhere Josh. It's better to sell locally and work with safer payment options. Best Thanks Ken. Yes, my hope is to sell locally and in person. Cheers, Josh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshinthecity Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share #8 Posted November 19, 2023 On 11/18/2023 at 7:06 AM, JohnQ said: Hello Josh. There is a private dealer in Sydney you goes by the name Peter Rambo. He is well respected as a trusted and honest buyer and seller of high end cameras and lenses. While I have yet to sell/buy with him I have spoken to him several times. If you search gumtree and use the filter Leica and the location Monterey (a suburb in southern Sydney) you will come across a number of advertisements. If you open them you will see his mobile number. I have found it better to ring than message. Regards, John Thanks John. Yes, I have noticed the buyer / seller in Monterey over the years. I'll look into this further. I was kind of hoping to be able to reach a buyer directly, although this might not be possible. Maybe the market is not as strong as I would have hoped ? Josh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshinthecity Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share #9 Posted November 19, 2023 I guess my question has been answered. Just not in the way I had hoped 🙂 There does not seem to be an established place for buyers and sellers of Leica gear in Australia. This was my initial finding as well, but I was hoping I was just missing something. Seems a missed opportunity (for both parties) Maybe a regional Classifieds section right here would be worthwhile, but doesn't seem to exist. I appreciate the help and advice Ken, Jaapv, JonQ and AZN. Thanks again, Josh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr1978 Posted November 20, 2023 Share #10 Posted November 20, 2023 I've bought from and sold to Peter (Rambo) a few times and can recommend him. I have personally bought and sold stuff through FB marketplace and eBay, I'd say marketplace is worth a shot as it's free to list and there's no fees upon sale. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshinthecity Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share #11 Posted November 20, 2023 17 hours ago, pwr1978 said: I've bought from and sold to Peter (Rambo) a few times and can recommend him. I have personally bought and sold stuff through FB marketplace and eBay, I'd say marketplace is worth a shot as it's free to list and there's no fees upon sale. Thanks pwr. Sounds like Peter is "The guy" Appreciate the info. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick1955 Posted November 22, 2023 Share #12 Posted November 22, 2023 Agree totally with Joshinthecity - FB marketplace is worth a try as free and no commissions, but I have also bought and sold through Peter and can confirm he is legit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul0303 Posted November 28, 2023 Share #13 Posted November 28, 2023 (edited) The Camera Exchange in Melbourne. They sell and buy used cameras especially Leica. They are also a Leica dealer. I’ve done business with them for 20 years Edited November 28, 2023 by Paul0303 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted November 28, 2023 Share #14 Posted November 28, 2023 Place an advert here. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archiver Posted November 29, 2023 Share #15 Posted November 29, 2023 (edited) Camera Lane in Spotswood, Melbourne as well as Camera Exchange in Box Hill. Maybe not the in person transaction you're looking for, but they are very reliable. I've been visiting them for years. Dealers provide security that a private sale would not. I think both Camex and Camera Lane sell on commission, too. Last time I was at Camera Lane, they were taking delivery of a D850 body and lenses package someone had sent in for sale. Edited November 29, 2023 by Archiver 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristofferpaulsen Posted December 9, 2023 Share #16 Posted December 9, 2023 Specular aren’t bad either. What are you selling? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshinthecity Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share #17 Posted December 10, 2023 On 12/9/2023 at 1:46 PM, Kristofferpaulsen said: Specular aren’t bad either. What are you selling? 2022. SL2S Reporter, and 50mm Summilux f1.4. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! PXL_20221128_222715358.heic Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! PXL_20221128_222715358.heic ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/384766-where-to-sell-my-leica-in-australia/?do=findComment&comment=4938011'>More sharing options...
joshinthecity Posted December 10, 2023 Author Share #18 Posted December 10, 2023 (edited) PXL_20221128_222715358 (1).heic Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited December 10, 2023 by joshinthecity Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/384766-where-to-sell-my-leica-in-australia/?do=findComment&comment=4938014'>More sharing options...
Kristofferpaulsen Posted December 11, 2023 Share #19 Posted December 11, 2023 8 hours ago, joshinthecity said: 2022. SL2S Reporter, and 50mm Summilux f1.4. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! PXL_20221128_222715358.heic 1.47 MB · 1 download Damn! I’d make an offer if i hadnt already got an sl2s with 50 lux.. actually now that i think about it, Carlo in Melbourne store sells heaps of s/h stuff? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZN Posted December 11, 2023 Share #20 Posted December 11, 2023 11 hours ago, Kristofferpaulsen said: Carlo in Melbourne store sells heaps of s/h stuff? Er, more details please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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