Mass Disposal of Cameras and Lenses. Suggestions?

[Jimbot]

I have become the proud owner of too many film cameras and lenses and have decided that it is time for a mass clear out. In total I have about 25-30 cameras I would like to move on and about the same number of lenses to sell . All high end cameras in good working order ranging from Leicas and Hasselblads to Nikons and Canons and a lot of stops in between. Just what I thought I was doing buying the three Leica M3s and multiple copies of the same Hasselblad and Leica lenses I will never know.

Although my priority is to de-clutter rather than to make a great profit , I would prefer to clear at least a little below market price.

Anyway..In the past I have been driven almost to distraction by selling camera gear on the well known auction site. (Why is it that some people just won't read a listing or, if they do, interpret "user condition" as "new in box""? ). Also I would find the description writing and preparation and uploading of photos for this number of items a little trying.

I am looking for suggestions as to alternatives to the auction site for such a sale. One obvious option is, of course, the classifieds here but as that solution would still involve writing and uploading a lot of photos etc, I thought I would see if there are any other methods known to members before I try there.

I have also thought about taking the whole batch to a local used/vintage camera store to try to negotiate a sale en mass, but I am not sure exactly how to go about that and am by nature adverse to haggling.

Does anyone have any suggestions? Also, I could sell a number of cameras with accompanying lenses and accessories, such as a Leica M3 with Summicron 50/2 DR and period light meter, filters etc . Does anyone have any comments on the relative benefits or otherwise of selling a complete kit as opposed to selling the constituent components separately?

Thanks in advance for your advice.

 

[noisycheese]

You could give this place a try: http://www.usedcamerabuyer.com/

I have sold some pieces of gear to them in the past; they always were easy to do business with and paid promptly.

 

[Pioneer]

BH Photo, Adorama and KEH will all give you a bid for your equipment. At least they used to. You will certainly not make near as much money going this route as you would by selling things individually, but you will not have any of the headache and hassle associated with selling things on the bay either. A bit of a trade off if you will.