Do you want to resell your camera, a lens, or video equipment you no longer use?
Trading in photo equipment is now one of the simplest and quickest solutions to finance a new purchase or simply give your gear a second life.

At Photo Riviera and Photo Grancy, we regularly buy back Occasion photo and video equipment in our Vevey and Lausanne stores for cash/bank transfer or against the purchase of new equipment.

In this article, we explain how the trade-in process works, how the value of the equipment is estimated, and why going through a specialized store can make all the difference.

Why trade in your photo equipment?

The photo market is evolving rapidly.
Many photographers are now changing systems, switching to mirrorless, or simply wanting to upgrade their equipment.

Trading in your equipment notably allows you to:

• finance a new camera or lens,
• avoid leaving equipment unOccasion,
• sell quickly without managing ads,
• avoid bad surprises between private individuals,
• benefit from a professional appraisal.

Trade-ins concern both amateur and professional photographers.

What types of equipment do we buy back?

We regularly buy back:

• mirrorless cameras,
• DSLRs,
• photo lenses,
• video equipment,
• drones,
• stabilizers,
• flashes and accessories,
  

And many others, depending on condition and market demand.

How does photo equipment trade-in work?

1. Visit our store with your equipment

The simplest and quickest solution is to visit our store directly with your equipment, no appointment needed.

This allows us to immediately check:

• the general condition,
• the functionality,
• the accessories included,
• the lenses and sensor,
• as well as the aesthetic condition of the equipment.

In many cases, an estimate is provided quickly on the spot.

Our teams welcome you to our stores in Vevey and Lausanne to evaluate your photo or video equipment under the best conditions and to offer you replacement equipment if desired.

2. Online estimation request

If you cannot come in immediately, you can also fill out our trade-in form directly online.

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You can specify:

• the equipment model,
• its condition,
• the accessories included,
• as well as add photos.
  
  

Why can trade-in value vary?

Two identical devices can have very different values depending on their condition.

The main criteria considered are:

• aesthetic condition,
• functionality,
• shutter count,
• accessories provided,
• box and documents,
• lens condition,
• market demand,
• age of the product.

Why go through a specialized store?

Selling your equipment between private individuals can sometimes become complicated:

• endless negotiations,
• fake payments,
• cancelled appointments,
• scam risks,
• lack of guarantee.

Going through a specialist, on the other hand, allows you to benefit from:

• a professional appraisal,
• fast processing,
• a real contact person,
• a secure transaction,
• advice tailored to your future purchase.

At Photo Riviera and Photo Grancy, we sell new photo and video equipment as well as selected Occasion equipment.
This often allows you to trade in your old equipment directly when purchasing new equipment.

Trading in for a purchase is often the simplest solution to renew your equipment without having to manage a private sale yourself.

Depending on the desired equipment, this solution can offer a more advantageous valuation than a standard trade-in for payment.

Photo and video trade-in in Lausanne and Vevey

Our trade-in service is available at our stores:

• Photo Riviera in Vevey
• Photo Grancy in Lausanne

You can also make a request directly online via our trade-in form. TO THE ONLINE FORM

FAQ – Photo equipment trade-in

Is the estimation free?

Yes, estimation requests are free and non-binding.

Do you accept equipment without a box?

Yes, depending on the condition of the equipment and the accessories present.

Do you accept video equipment?

Yes, we also accept video equipment.

Can equipment be sent by mail?

No, we prefer to check the equipment with you and provide an estimate directly in-store.

Is the amount announced online final?

No. Online estimates are indicative, and the final amount is confirmed after checking the equipment in-store.

Do you want to trade in your equipment?

Do you want to resell your camera, a lens, or video equipment?

Fill out our online trade-in form or visit our stores in Vevey and Lausanne.

TO THE ONLINE FORM