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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!
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.
