Film Cameras

**Breakage** · 08-06-2016, 07:36 PM

I have had luck in selling non-working cameras as props and some of the parts have refurb value, too. And I think I sold one or two old working Polaroids. Hard to recall, exactly, but I'm positive I've done better in upcycle supply and antiques dealing than shred price for old SLR's. Digital cameras are more of a hassle, though; I sent a few to a buyer of ink carts and was neither pleased nor disappointed in the return, as they price by the megapixel and these were older cameras. They paid shipping, anyhow, and I had a whole mess of carts to fill the bulk of the load. I'm prepping another box of cameras, only, and I can keep you posted of that result.

I noticed on Boardsort that they are buying DLP processors, the part which converts light into digital signal (and vice versa) common in modern projectors. I also noticed many digital cameras seem to have a small version, though I am not sure it's exactly the right thing. I haven't dealt with Boardsort and can't speak to their preference.

**Breakage** · 12-01-2016, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Breakage

I sent a few to a buyer of ink carts and was neither pleased nor disappointed in the return, as they price by the megapixel and these were older cameras. They paid shipping, anyhow, and I had a whole mess of carts to fill the bulk of the load. I'm prepping another box of cameras, only, and I can keep you posted of that result.

Update: The buyer, Green Hippo, seems to have disappeared completely. It's just as well, since they were not especially cool, but it did stick me with about 30# of cameras. I will try my luck with Planet Green and relate my findings. Their price is not great but, again, for free shipping and zero breakdown, it's a sight better than chucking them in the shred, as long as they actually pay me.