Henry's Trade-In Check List
Many variables may affect the value given for any hardware. The trade-in value may increase or decrease depending on the condition of the item. Discretion is up to the store manager.
35mm SLR Check:
Body Exterior - Screws, missing screws, engraved
Shutter Speed - Accurate, lubricants not dry
Shutter Blades - Check for oil
Focus - Auto and manual
Mirror and Focus Screen - Scratch free
Viewfinder Information - Visible
Light seals and Foam - Disintegrating
Pressure Plate - Check if loose
Battery - Door, cover opens and closes, corrosion
Self Timer and Hot Shoe- Working
Serial Number - Not removed or destroyed
Digital P & S Check
Body Exterior - Rust, serial number
Lens - Focus, zooms, clean and scratch free
Capture - Test shots
Playback - Check test shots
Delete - Delete all images
Components - All necessary accessories
Batter Cover - Door closes
Video Check
Body Exterior - Rust, serial number
Lens - Focus, zooms, clean and scratch free
Record - Video, audio, test tape
Playback - Viewfinder, screen
Delete - Delete all images
Components - All necessary accessories
Batter - Good condition
Lens Check
Focus - in focus at Infinity
Interior - Fungus, Mold, dust
Front and rear elements- Scratches
Aperture Blades - Moving freely
Auto Focus - speed, accuracy
Serial number
- Visible not damaged
Exterior - engraved (SIN # etc.)
Digital SLR
Body exterior - Cracks, serial number, hot shoe
Interior - excessive dust and battery cover
Record Playback - Check with card
Meter - Check
Display - LCD check
Components
- all necessary accessories
Capture- Test shots
Playback - Check test shots