selling body - better with lens?

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if "all" goes well, plan to sell my mint D40 body [>1200 clicks] with all the bits

A..sell D40 body alone + all accessories

B..purchase a cheap AF-S kit lens [£50?] and sell as complete starter pack

which would be more marketable ?.....thanks
 
It doesn't often pay to buy something to help sell something else. I would just advertise the body.
 
If your selling it here wouldn't most people have a lens already?
 
stick the body up with the price you want and see what happens, if it doesn't sell then consider buying the lens.
 
Keenbfb said:
If your selling it here wouldn't most people have a lens already?
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perhaps not, as this model is aimed at getting people into DSLR - but you could be right....:thinking:
 
A D40 is an entry level camera, aimed at beginners. A cheap kit lens would probably make the camera more attractive and easier to sell.

If it was higher up the Nikon food chain, then selling body only has a stronger argument as people may well be upgrading bodies.
 
andrewc said:
A D40 is an entry level camera, aimed at beginners. A cheap kit lens would probably make the camera more attractive and easier to sell.

If it was higher up the Nikon food chain, then selling body only has a stronger argument as people may well be upgrading bodies.
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my thinking too ATM as I can offer a complete starter kit c/w bag
 
I would guess 99% of people looking for a d40 would be dslr newbies, I like most people want to play with new toys straight away so lens, mem card and charged battrey will all be good selling points.

Mark
 
Yardbent said:
my thinking too ATM as I can offer a complete starter kit c/w bag
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Exactly.

Some beginners will want everything to get them started, so camera, lens, a bag and a memory card.

Others, who may be a bit more savvy, may prefer to buy bits and pieces here and their, or may have a film SLR lurking in the cupboard with some lenses.

You can't please everyone, but I think more beginners would prefer a kit.
 
markyjee said:
I would guess 99% of people looking for a d40 would be dslr newbies, I like most people want to play with new toys straight away so lens, mem card and charged battrey will all be good selling points.
Mark
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:lol::lol: battery charged in 90 mins - you ARE impatient!:)
thanks
 
I'm in the same position with a D60 and have offered body only which is my prefered option and a kit including rucksack/lens/card etc. I've just had an offer for the body only so :shrug:

I've only kept the kit lens because I don't have anything else in that focal range but I'm looking to get a Tamrom 17-50 2.8 then the kit lens can be sold on.
 
It depends on the target your wanting to buy your camera, the d40 is the nikon entry level I believe so your aiming at a first time DSLR user in which case the buyer will want a lens.

I do agree though that spending money on something to sell it is usually not a good way to make or save money but it usually make the item more appealing and more saleable. Selling on here you are selling to DSLR owners so a body would sell but on ebay you would sell an body with lens easier.

EDIT: I started typeing this ages ago then got distracted and came back looks like everyone thinks the same.
 
foggy4ever said:
I'm in the same position with a D60 and have offered body only which is my prefered option and a kit including rucksack/lens/card etc. I've just had an offer for the body only so :shrug:
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what kit lens you got......:naughty:

my dilemma........

dont have a kit lens for D40 - so have to buy one @ £40 eBay
then I am locked into complete sale only

ok - looking at all the above comments
1...body for sale first
2.. NO offers - then buy a lens

THANKS to all - quick replies...:thumbs:
 
thanks Little John
wont sell on eBay -- and had only considered selling here from the start
had lotsa good trading here, so why not return the favour..?

watch out for a mint D40.....:cool:
 
I think it all comes down to money John, i just sold my D60 for £165 to be picked up. My kit lens is the 18-55 non vr but I need to shift my Tamron macro lens before I can start hunting down the 17-50 2.8 and only then I'm in a position to shift the kit lens ;)
 
foggy4ever said:
............ My kit lens is the 18-55 non vr but I need to shift my Tamron macro lens before I can start hunting down the 17-50 2.8 and only then I'm in a position to shift the kit lens ;)
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I shall be lurking in the wings.......:D
 
I would say yes it would make it more attractive to someone just starting out - complete kit is a lot easier than having to buy things seperately when you don't really know what you are talking about (lens wise). I'd give it a go on it's on first though and see what kind of interest there is
 
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