What’s Your Preference?

Kretch · #1 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 09:05 PM

I'm selling my Canon Rebel XTi. I switched to Nikon a few weeks ago.
Do you all think it is best to sell all the accessories with the body as a kit, or can I do better to sell each part separate?
Here's what I have

** Canon EOS XTi body - Only about 3,500 pictures taken on it.
** Battery grip (Targus)
** AC battery charger, DC (auto) charger
** RC-1 wireless remote
** 8 Batteries (yes, eight)
** Sandisk Ultra II 4GB Compact Flash Card
** Speedlite 420EX External Flash
** Tamrac Case

Lenses

Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Canon 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 (has a very small scratch on the inside but does NOT affect pictures)
Canon 50mm f/1.8
Canon 85mm f/1.8
Canon 75-300 f/4-5.6

Total new, I paid about $3000 for the whole lot.
I purchased everything new and have been the sole owner.

What is this worth and what should I ask?

Samanax · #2 (**permalink**) 09-30-2009, 09:22 PM

The XTi with the kit lens isn't worth too much now...seen them on CraigsList for $300 or less. Most accessories don't hold their value. For the RC-1, batteries and CF card you might get $5 for each item (maybe $10 for the RC-1). The 420EX isn't that popular and I've seen them on CraigsList for about $75. Since you can't adjust power most strobists will pass on it. Not sure what the Tamrac would go for used.

Of the lenses you listed, the EF 85mm f/1.8 USM would be the most desirable. You could get $300 for it. Then maybe the EF 50mm f/1.8. Which version is it? The one with the plastic mount or metal mount? The other lenses won't get you much. The EF-S 18-55mm kit lens sells for $50 to $75. The EF 75-300mm sells for about $100 if you're lucky. Not sure what the EF 28-80mm would go for.

If you sold everything together as a complete kit I think you might be able to get $900 to $1100. You might get more if you sold everything individually.