Selling Advice

[dazedgonebye]

I've got a Canon 7D that I plan to sell. Problem is, right now it doesn't communicate with the battery. I've tried Canon batteries and aftermarket batteries...go go.
Ends up this is a known failure for the 7D. It'll cost $250 to fix.

Question?

Do I fix it and sell it or just sell it with all the proper disclosures?

Any opinions on that one?



Thanks,

 

[Chriscrawfordphoto]

What is it worth? The repair cost may be uneconomical, depending on the used value of the camera.

 

[benlees]

Tough call. If it is a known problem then used prices might be soft?

And then selling a broken camera is, well, selling a broken camera. Price would have to be low.

If you have no plans to use the camera then sell as is. If there is a small chance you will use it, fix it and decide later. Absence and the heart and all that!

 

[Eric T]

It isn't worth much at all until it is fixed. Fix it. Sell it.

 

[dazedgonebye]

They're selling for around $700 used on ebay.
Cost is $250 to fix it.

So, I guess I could hope to get $350 as is??? The buyer would get a great camera cheap and could use it as is or spend another $250 for a total of $600...a good deal.

I'm still torn.

 

[segedi]

It isn't worth much at all until it is fixed. Fix it. Sell it.

Unfortunately, the 7D isn't worth more than maybe $650 for the body in good working condition. I'll probably keep mine as it's not really worth selling for that.

 

[ssmc]

They're selling for around $700 used on ebay.
Cost is $250 to fix it.

So, I guess I could hope to get $350 as is??? The buyer would get a great camera cheap and could use it as is or spend another $250 for a total of $600...a good deal.

I'm still torn.

Have you seen this?

http://virtualvenesect.com/2013/10/17/canon-eos-7d-battery-error-fix/

I have a 7D and haven't had to deal with this but it's good to know there may be a DIY fix if it ever shows up. However, unless you really need the $$$, $350 for a 7D with a known history seems like very little for a lot of camera. I doubt you could replace it with any sort of equivalent for anything like that money... and it also seems like not much return for the potential hassle of selling it as-is.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do!
Scott

 

[dazedgonebye]

Have you seen this?

http://virtualvenesect.com/2013/10/17/canon-eos-7d-battery-error-fix/

I have a 7D and haven't had to deal with this but it's good to know there may be a DIY fix if it ever shows up. However, unless you really need the $$$, $350 for a 7D with a known history seems like very little for a lot of camera. I doubt you could replace it with any sort of equivalent for anything like that money... and it also seems like not much return for the potential hassle of selling it as-is.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do!
Scott

wow..thanks! I'll give that a try before anything else.

 

[venchka]

A friend of mine has had to send his 7D (purchased used when the 7D was still "new") to Canon 2 or 3 times for "known problems". The camera has not had a trouble free run.
Good luck!

PS: I just read the article linked to above. I own a Canon 1D Mk III. I ALWAYS remove the battery when not in use. The battery holds a charge longer and can't foul the contacts in the camera. Sounds like the 7D could benefit from the same treatment.

Wayne

 

[FrankS]

I thought you were selling advice!

 

[dazedgonebye]

I thought you were selling advice!

If ever I can find a sucker...uh, customer, I'd be glad to sell some advice.

 

[Pablito]

They're selling for around $700 used on ebay.
Cost is $250 to fix it.

So, I guess I could hope to get $350 as is??? The buyer would get a great camera cheap and could use it as is or spend another $250 for a total of $600...a good deal.

I'm still torn.

Hoping to get $350 for it could be wishful thinking, even though 350 + 250 might be a good price for a working one. Psychology at work. Who wants to buy a broken camera? There are just too many unknowns, and there is no instant gratification of being able to use your new camera right away.

 

[thegman]

They're selling for around $700 used on ebay.
Cost is $250 to fix it.

So, I guess I could hope to get $350 as is??? The buyer would get a great camera cheap and could use it as is or spend another $250 for a total of $600...a good deal.

I'm still torn.

Certainly not for me, a broken camera, especially a digital one, as problems are harder to spot, is basically worthless.

The buyer only has your word that the battery issue is the only thing wrong with it.

 

[Phil_F_NM]

I thought you were selling advice!

I don't have advice to sell, but I do have a bridge... 😀

Phil Forrest

 

[dazedgonebye]

Have you seen this?

http://virtualvenesect.com/2013/10/17/canon-eos-7d-battery-error-fix/

I have a 7D and haven't had to deal with this but it's good to know there may be a DIY fix if it ever shows up. However, unless you really need the $$$, $350 for a 7D with a known history seems like very little for a lot of camera. I doubt you could replace it with any sort of equivalent for anything like that money... and it also seems like not much return for the potential hassle of selling it as-is.

Good luck with whatever you choose to do!
Scott

Did this...IT WORKED!
Fully functional again. Can't thank you enough for the information.

 

[ssmc]

Did this...IT WORKED!
Fully functional again. Can't thank you enough for the information.

Glad to hear it!

Scott