How much would you expect to pay for a 17 - 40 L

Second hand of course. In good condition, looked after and Minimal body marks. hardly any at all.

Bought in July 2005

I think you can get them new for about $650 USD, so used, in excellent condition, I'd say 80-90% of retail price. L's tend to hold their value quite well.

Mark

I sold mine for $500 brand new, never used. Bought in July '06 - sold in Sept '06

OT: Luckie8, I have a question regarding all your sales.

Why is it that all of your equipments that you sold are brand new? And why do you keep on buying lenses and resell them at loss?

mikez wrote in post #2181908
OT: Luckie8, I have a question regarding all your sales.

Why is it that all of your equipments that you sold are brand new? And why do you keep on buying lenses and resell them at loss?

I sold my 350D with my 17-40L and 85 f/1.8 to fund a 30D purcahse. Then I realized how much I missed my 17-40L and went out bought another one. I had this 17-40L sitting here for 2 months with no body to use it while I was looking for a cheap 30D then I heard about the Canon double rebate was coming out. At that time I have spent some of my money and ended up selling my 17-40L to fund my 30D purchase.

Then I tried a few third party walkaround lenses to save some $$$ but they dont really impress me. I guess cause I compare them with L lenses. So instead of me sending them back and getting hitted a restocking fee, why not let fella POTN members take advantage and save some money. Isn't that what this forum is all about? To help each other out, right? Either way I'm losing some money.

Now I know not to cheap out and get the best.. Canon L lenses are always going to be in my bag.
Dang I need to stop reading this forum. It has cost me a lot of money.

mikez wrote in post #2181908
OT: Luckie8, I have a question regarding all your sales.

Why is it that all of your equipments that you sold are brand new? And why do you keep on buying lenses and resell them at loss?

He makes it up in volume.

runninmann wrote in post #2182127
He makes it up in volume.

Thats funny