antonio_vanzolini_p._macha Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 <p>Hi all! <br /><br />My Canon 60D broke in the middle of a trip to the Caribbean. I bought a new one in Miami and now need to decide what to do with the broken one. Can you help me?<br> I have to decide between fixing or selling the broken Canon. Since my camera is not in the warranty period anymore, do you think the best would be to<br> - 1st I should ship it to Canon facility in Virginia and let them look and give me a price to fix it?<br> - just forget this and advertise to sell it as a "need repair" / "broken" item? Advertise where? On EBay, Amazon, KEH? Can I sell here?<br> regards</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phule Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 <p>I would call Canon and get a deal on another/backup DSLR body (refurbished) using their Customer Loyalty Program. They'll sell you a discounted refurb. and you send them the broken 60D.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 <p>A new 60D is $800 to 900. So used value for a great condition unit is probably about $600. I'd get an estimate and judge based on value. If it is a minor problem, the standard minimum charge is about $200 and it would be worthwhile since your resale price will be considerably higher. As a broken "as is" unit you would be lucky to score a benjamin or two as the buyer is looking for a bargain and understands they will need to spend $200 or more to fix it.</p> Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 <p>gateway timeout</p> Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antonio_vanzolini_p._macha Posted December 10, 2012 Author Share Posted December 10, 2012 <p>rob i already bought another.<br> puppy, what does score a benjamin or two means?</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phule Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 <p>[[rob i already bought another.]]</p> <p>Which is why I used the word: "backup" </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmanuk Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Antonio, google is your friend type it in . and for that corporate information you may send me one . Seriously.. canon will do the job .. or you sell it on honestly. Take good photos and hope that gave you a smile ! Miken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 <blockquote> <p>puppy, what does score a benjamin or two means?</p> </blockquote> <p>The USD $100 paper currency has a picture of Benjamin Franklin on the front, so we often refer to this amount of money as a "benjamin." For example, "that new EOS 5D MK III will cost ya ah mitt full o' benjamins." Often people also refer to the $100 domination as a "bill." For example, "ah new 60D will run ya six bills o' mo'."</p> Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo7hs2 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Get an estimate from Canon. As Puppy Face already noted, you aren't going to get much for a non-functional unit. Personally, I'd be surprised if you got more than $100-150 for it without clear documentation of what is wrong and the repair cost. Fully functional, you should be able to get $400-600 for a used 60D in good condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_j2 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 <p>This water damaged 60D just sold for $430. It went down to the final second.<br> <br /> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-EOS-60D-18-0-MP-Digital-SLR-Camera-Body-Only-PARTS-OR-REPAIR-AS-IS-/140893999524?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item20cdefd1a4<br /><br />This one is still active with a broken flash.<br /><br />http://www.ebay.com/itm/Canon-EOS-D60-6-3-MP-Digital-SLR-Camera-Black-Body-Only-flash-does-not-work-/110985661335?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item19d742cb97</p> <p>So, try selling it on eBay.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phule Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 <p>Peter, FYI: the broken flash camera body is a D60, not a 60D. </p> <p> </p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_j2 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 <p>Oops. Sorry. Thanks Rob.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuppyDigs Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 <p>I'm amazed a D60 sold for $460! Maybe the buyer thought it was a 60D because even a mint D60 normally goes for chump change? The EOS D60 was the model right before the 10D and is circa 2002 I believe. As I recall it only had 3 AF points and was 6MP...</p> Sometimes the light’s all shining on me. Other times I can barely see. - Robert Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_j2 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 <p>Puppy Face, it was a 60D.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
francisco_salaquanda Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 <p>Be patient with our friends in North America. Sometimes they forget that there is another world over the horizon.<br> I spend a lot of time in Singapore and current used prices for 60D's is in the $4-500 range. We are seeing prices coming off Nikon D800's too. One just sold here for $2300.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo7hs2 Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 Wow. Maybe selling it busted isn't so bad an idea. I shocked to see a water damaged one go for that much...that's close to what you could get from KEH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah_fox Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 <p>What Peter said! I remember watching a jaw-dropping auction for a 70-200 f/2.8 IS that had been dropped in the water along a beach. It hadn't been dried out, and the rings were frozen (with corrosion and sand). I doubt the lens could even be disassembled by a repair facility, let alone repaired. In my estimation the lens was a complete write-off. However, it fetched a higher price than an EXC+ one would have cost from KEH. </p> <p>Sometimes all reason leaves these people's heads when they get in bidding wars. Start the camera at $.99, and watch the action!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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