Cameras and photography gear graded Like New are worth about 85% of the same item unused, which across this category is $14 to $802 (about £10 to £595). A few outings. Low shutter count, no brassing on the edges, and glass that is clear against a light with no dust drawn in.
Where the line falls
Cameras fail at the parts that move and the parts that seal: shutters count down to a life expectancy, foam light seals crumble, aperture blades gum up with age.
For comparison, one grade up is New with Tags Cameras and Photography Gear and one step down is Good Cameras and Photography Gear.
What cameras and photography gear are worth here
| Grade | Share of top price | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | about 100% | $16 to $943 |
| Like New | about 85% | $14 to $802 |
| Good | about 65% | $11 to $613 |
Guide ranges, not quotes, at £1 ≈ $1.35 (August 2026). All five grades.
What buyers verify at this grade
- Action Camera — Brand, model and generation
- Binoculars — Magnification and objective lens diameter
- Camera Bag — Internal dimensions and what kit it holds in practice
- Camera Flash — Brand, model and exact system compatibility
- Camera Lens — Focal length, maximum aperture and mount type
- Drone — Brand, model and take-off weight
- DSLR Camera — Exact body model and shutter actuation count
- Film Camera — Brand, model and film format
- Mirrorless Camera — Exact body model, sensor size and lens mount
- Polaroid Camera — Model, and the exact film format it takes
Listing at the Like New grade
Shoot through the lens against a bright plain surface so the glass itself is on show, then photograph the sensor with the shutter locked open.
Shots that carry the most weight in cameras and photography gear:
- Camera Lens — The lens standing upright, whole, with caps off
- Drone — The drone with arms unfolded, whole, from above
- DSLR Camera — The body with the lens mounted, three-quarter view
- Film Camera — The camera body with lens, three-quarter view
On a typical $408 listing, a marketplace charging 20% takes $82, one charging 13.6% takes $55 and one charging 10% takes $41. WishThrift charges neither side, so you keep the whole $408. Listing is free.
Browse cameras and photography gear
See every listing at the Like New grade, or the whole Cameras & Photography category at every grade. The grade is the seller’s own; WishThrift does not inspect or verify items.
Other grades in cameras and photography gear: New with Tags, Good, Fair, For Parts.
Common questions
Is there any dust or fungus in the lens?
Grip rubber still firm and unlifted, no shine on the paint at the corners, and a viewfinder clear of specks.
What is the difference between Like New and Good cameras and photography gear?
Anything falling short of Like New is graded Good Cameras and Photography Gear.