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How to photograph your gear

A great offer starts with clear photos. Sixty seconds of good shots means a faster, higher, more accurate offer — and fewer surprises when it hits our bench. Here's exactly what helps.

Do this / not that

Good photo vs. bad photo

Same camera, very different offer. Aim for the left column.

Bright, even light

Shoot near a window or in daylight. We can see condition, color, and wear clearly.

Too dark / shadowy

Dim, backlit shots hide scratches and haze — that means a lower, more cautious offer.

Sharp and in focus

Tap your phone screen on the item to focus, then hold still for a crisp shot.

Blurry

If we can't read the model or see the glass, we can't give you our best number.

Whole item in frame

Fit the entire piece in the shot with a little space around it.

Cut off

Cropped edges hide damage and make it hard to identify exactly what you have.

Plain background

A table, a bedsheet, a clean floor — anything simple that lets the item stand out.

Cluttered background

Busy surroundings distract and can hide the very details that raise your offer.

The shot list

Every submission should include

Honesty gets you a faster offer — telling us about a flaw up front never lowers our number more than finding it on the bench would.

What we buy

If it glows, spins, clicks, or bleeps

Film cameras, portable audio and hi-fi, synths, drum machines and guitar pedals, retro handhelds, and the odd beautiful oddity. Not sure? Send a photo anyway — half our best finds start that way.

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