What sells here
The US resale market is enormous and highly local — most transactions still happen between people within driving distance of each other, and buyers expect to collect rather than wait for a courier.
For sale now
Lenses hold value better than bodies, and film cameras have a committed following that has nothing to do with megapixels.
Typical USD price range
Guide range for used cameras & photography on WishThrift: $16 to $940, depending on condition, brand and completeness. Glass over bodies. A good lens outlasts several generations of camera and prices accordingly.
Guide ranges in USD; WishThrift lists in USD here and sellers set their own price.
What listings are live in the United States
Nobody has listed cameras & photography in the United States yet. That is worth knowing rather than glossing over — it also means the next person to list one has no competition. See cameras & photography listed everywhere, or everything currently live in the United States.
How buying and handover works
Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals.
USPS, UPS and FedEx all cover the country. USPS Ground Advantage is normally cheapest for anything under a few pounds in weight; above that the gap narrows quickly.
Two practical things shape a US sale. Shipping is priced by dimensional weight as well as actual weight, so a light bulky item can cost far more to send than a heavy small one — measure the box before you quote. And meeting in person is common enough that many police departments now run designated safe-exchange areas in their car parks.
Condition is seller-described against five grades and nobody inspects it for you — what each means. Shutter count on digital bodies, and fungus, haze and aperture action on lenses. Shine a torch through a lens from the back.
What people list in this category, and what it fetches
The cameras & photography that come up most often, with the guide range each one sits in:
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Mirrorless Camera | $240–$940 |
| DSLR Camera | $120–$605 |
| Camera Lens | $81–$540 |
| Vintage Camera | $40–$405 |
| Film Camera | $40–$335 |
| GoPro | $81–$335 |
| Drone | $110–$605 |
| Telescope | $54–$335 |
| Action Camera | $67–$270 |
| Polaroid Camera | $34–$150 |
The commonest mistake sellers make here: Not stating the shutter count or checking the glass. Shine a torch through a lens from the back before you photograph it.
Popular searches
Buyers here search dslr camera, vintage film camera and camera lens — title yours with the words they would type.
Demand rises through the spring cleaning season and again around college move-in in August, when furniture and small appliances move fastest.
Sell your cameras & photography free
No listing fee, no commission, no buyer-protection fee either side — the price you agree is what you keep. Create a free account or read the selling guides.
Frequently asked questions
Is WishThrift free in United States?
Yes. Free to list, no commission, and no buyer-protection fee on either side — you keep the full amount the buyer pays you.
How do I pay the seller?
Peer-to-peer payment apps dominate private sales, and buyers will usually offer one before they offer cash. Sales tax does not apply to a private sale between individuals. WishThrift does not process payments or hold funds, so the money goes directly between the two of you — agree the method in the messages before you meet.
Can I sell cameras & photography from anywhere in United States?
Yes. You set your own location and whether you are offering collection, postage or both. USPS, UPS and FedEx all cover the country. USPS Ground Advantage is normally cheapest for anything under a few pounds in weight; above that the gap narrows quickly.
See also: everything second hand in the United States · Cameras & Photography across all markets · selling guides · what things are worth.