Sell your photo gear with Looking Glass
Let your gear find its next chapter—without the hassle.
At Looking Glass, we know how personal your gear can be—and how tricky it is to sell it confidently. That’s why we’re introducing a new way to sell your used photography equipment, made just for our community. It’s simple, transparent, and fully online. You keep your gear until it sells. We handle the rest.
Here's how Looking Glass Consignment works
Selling through Looking Glass means your gear gets expert attention, visibility through our trusted store, and personal support throughout the process. All sales are completed online, and your gear stays with you until it sells. Here's the process:
1. Submit Your Gear for Consideration
Use our quick Online Consignment Form to tell us about the item you’d like to sell. You’ll upload photos, describe its condition, and include any other relevant details.
2. We Review & Help with Pricing
If it’s a good fit for our online assortment, we’ll reach out with pricing guidance based on current market value. We want your item to sell—so accurate, fair pricing is key.
3. From Time to Time, We Request to Inspect & Confirm In-Person
For select items, before listing, we’ll arrange a time for you to bring the gear in for evaluation. Our team will test the item and confirm that its working condition and appearance match your description.
4. We Handle the Marketing & Sale
Once verified, we’ll write the listing, photograph the item (if needed), and promote it across our website, email newsletters, and occasional social media posts.
5. We Manage the Transaction
We take care of selling, customer questions, and the delivery process. The item remains with you until it sells—at which point you’ll bring it in for fulfillment.
6. Buyers Have a 30-Day Warranty
We stand behind what we sell. All used gear comes with a 30-day warranty, allowing the buyer to report any mechanical or optical issues with the gear.
7. You Get Paid
Barring any issues, we’ll pay you the sum of the sale price minus our 30% consignment fee, after the 30-day Warranty period has passed.
What Kinds of Gear Can I Submit?
✓ Film and digital cameras (in working condition)
✓ Lenses (no fungus or haze)
✓ Select accessories like high-end flashes, light meters
*Please note, submission of used gear for consignment does not guarantee a place in the Looking Glass consignment program. Accepted submissions are at the discretion of Looking Glass staff.
Why Consign with Looking Glass?
✓ You keep your gear until it sells – no drop-offs, no storage fees
✓ Trusted local name with over 50 years in the photo community
✓ Expert evaluation and accurate pricing help your item sell faster
✓ Hands-off selling – we take care of the marketing, sale, and customer service
Have a question?
Send us a note and one of our expert Photo Coaches will get back to you. Or, give us a call at 510-548-6888.