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Trade It, Upgrade it
Did you know about Henry's Trade-ins?
Looking to upgrade your film camera or DSLR? Check out our Henry's Trade-In Program. Henry's Camera will gladly buy back your second-hand equipment and give you a store credit to use towards a purchase.
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.
Trade-In Bonus: Save on Tax!
When you upgrade your equipment, pay tax only on the amount after your trade-in value is deducted!
Sony Trade-Up Event
Limited Time Offer! Trade in any working digital interchangeable-lens camera (DSLR or mirrorless) and get up to a $500 trade-in BONUS when applying the value of your trade-in toward the purchase of select Sony Alpha Full-frame cameras. Some conditions apply. Valid February 3rd to March 30th, 2019.
Olympus Trade and Save Event
Limited Time Offer! Trade in any working digital interchangeable-lens camera (DSLR or mirrorless) or lens and and get up to a $500 trade-in bonus when applying the value of your trade-in toward the purchase of select Olympus products. Some conditions apply. Valid April 26th to June 27th, 2019.
Nikon Z Series Trade-in & Trade-up Event
For a limited time, upgrade to the Nikon Z 6 or Z 7 and get up to a $500 trade-in bonus when you trade in your old DSLR or Mirrorless camera. Some conditions apply. Valid February 8th to March 28th, 2019.
Used Condition Ratings
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.
What does an 8 or 8+ used product look like?
- Powers on
- Light meter is accurate
- Very few signs of wear
- No dents or cracks
- No battery leaks
- All connection cables present
- Shutter speeds sound right (photo)
- No fungus or signs of decay (lens)
- No scratches on glass (lens)
The equipment works. Where do I get the trade-in value?
Unfortunately until we see the equipment we are unable to give you an exact trade-in value. For an approximate value of your used equipment please call any of our store locations or email us at used@henrys.com.
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.
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
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
- Battery Cover - Door closes
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.)
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
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
- Battery - Good condition
Besides great service, a huge product line and low prices, trade-ins are just one more reason to shop at Henry's! Come in and see for yourself.
