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Get an Instant Offer for your used camera gear.
Build a quote online, ship your gear or bring it to the store, and choose payment by check or 10% more in Milford Photo store credit.
How selling works
Get an instant offer, send or bring in your gear, and get paid.
Send it or bring it in
Ship qualifying gear with a prepaid label, or bring it to Milford Photo in Milford, Connecticut.
Get paid
Get a mailed check, or take 10% more in Milford Photo store credit to use in the store or online.
Large and estate collections
Have a long list or a collection of gear?
You do not need to enter a large collection one item at a time. Email a list, spreadsheet, or clear photos of the gear. Include your name, phone number, and any model or condition details you know, and our used-equipment team will follow up.
Email a long list or photos
Estate, inherited, vintage, and modern camera collections are welcome for review.
sell@milfordphoto.com
Common questions
What Milford Photo buys, how evaluation works, and what to expect after you submit a quote.
Is shipping free?
Quotes above $250 qualify for a prepaid inbound shipping label by email. Your quote is good for 14 days, and the prepaid label for 7 days. You may also bring your gear to the store.
What is the difference between a check and store credit?
A check is mailed to you. Store credit gives you 10% more and works in the store or on milfordphoto.com. You choose when you submit your quote, and you can change your mind before you’re paid.
Can I bring my gear to the store?
Yes. Choose “Bring it to the store,” then come by Monday–Saturday, 10 AM–5 PM and give us your name at the counter. Questions? Call (203) 882-3415.
What do the condition grades mean?
Like New: Very clean with little to no visible wear. Fully working with clean glass, sensor, and controls.
Excellent: Light normal use. Minor cosmetic marks are okay as long as everything works properly.
Good: Noticeable wear from regular use, but fully usable with no major functional problems.
Well Used: Heavy cosmetic wear from regular use, but in good working order with no major functional problems.
Heavily Used: Damaged, incomplete, uncertain operation, or needs a closer look before we can make an offer.
How long until I get my final quote?
Usually within 1–2 business days after your gear arrives. We’ll email it to you.
What if I cannot find my exact item?
Use “Can’t find it? Tell us what it is” under the search box. We’ll price it and email you within 1–2 business days. You can also email details or photos to sell@milfordphoto.com.
How do I get paid?
Once your gear arrives and we confirm your quote, we pay you by check or store credit, whichever you chose.
How long does it take to get paid?
Store credit is usually issued within 1–2 business days. Checks are mailed within 1–2 business days by regular mail.
Can the final quote change?
Yes. Milford Photo verifies condition, exact model, working condition, and included original manufacturer accessories when your gear arrives. If the condition is different from quoted or original accessories are missing, you will receive a revised quote that you can accept or decline. Declined shipped gear can be returned to a U.S. address by UPS Ground.
What should I include with my gear?
Send the gear, battery, charger, caps, hoods, straps, cables, case or pouch, instructions, and other standard original manufacturer accessories when applicable. Missing original accessories may change the final quote.
How should I pack my gear?
Pack each item securely with padding so it cannot move inside the box. If you mail your gear, print the quote page and place it inside the box so Milford Photo can match the shipment to your quote.
How do I check my order status?
Use the Check order status page with your quote number and email address to get a secure status link.
What camera gear does Milford Photo regularly buy?
As a general guide, Milford Photo buys recent equipment - typically five years old or newer - that is clean and fully functional. This includes DSLR camera bodies, autofocus DSLR lenses that are compatible with current cameras, and camera-manufacturer DSLR flashes. We consider items showing moderate normal use through very clean or like-new condition.
What equipment does Milford Photo not buy?
Milford Photo does not buy movie equipment, audio equipment, studio lighting equipment, darkroom equipment, large-format cameras, or Polaroid equipment.
What vintage or specialty gear might Milford Photo buy?
We may buy vintage and estate camera, lens, and accessory collections, including select Leica, Zeiss, Rollei, and Hasselblad equipment. We also consider some 35mm and medium-format film cameras and lenses. Vintage and specialty equipment should be clean and working.
Can Milford Photo evaluate an estate or inherited camera collection?
Yes. Milford Photo can help evaluate estate and inherited photographic collections and provide a fair, accurate valuation for equipment we may purchase. Email a list, spreadsheet, or clear photos to sell@milfordphoto.com, and include your name and phone number so our used-equipment team can follow up.
Can I email a long list of items or pictures instead of entering everything?
Yes. Send a list, spreadsheet, or clear photographs to sell@milfordphoto.com. Include model names when you know them, notes about condition, included batteries, chargers, caps, hoods, cases, instructions, and other accessories, plus your name and phone number.
