now that xl2 is out, how much should i sell xl1s for? at DVinfo.net

Yi Fong Yu · July 13th, 2004, 04:41 PM

what price points? i don't think there is a 'blue book' on camcorders like there is for used automobiles...

$3,000? 2,000?

Jeff Donald · July 13th, 2004, 04:46 PM

The "Blue Book" for most things used is spelled ebay.

Yi Fong Yu · July 13th, 2004, 04:52 PM

it looks like around $3,000... i think the sooner i sell it the better...

Steve Olds · July 14th, 2004, 04:53 PM

Ebay is always too high for me. On most things.

Tony Hall · July 14th, 2004, 05:22 PM

Yeah, it does seem like things go for a lot on Ebay... probably because someone with lots of good feedback is unlikely to screw you over. People feel more secure about buying from people when they can leave negative feedback.

Is there a cheaper place than Ebay to find the XL1S right now... shouldn't there be some clearance sales or something? Canons just don't come down in price much.

Tony Hall · July 14th, 2004, 05:24 PM

and I know that you encourage people to buy from your sponsors... I spend more than most people make at B&H, but there's no way I'm paying that much for an XL1S. I love B&H (well, not they're customer service), but I'm not stupid.

Tony Hall · July 14th, 2004, 05:26 PM

<<<-- Originally posted by Tony Hall : Yeah, it does seem like things go for a lot on Ebay... probably because someone with lots of good feedback is unlikely to screw you over. People feel more secure about buying from people when they can leave negative feedback.

Is there a cheaper place than Ebay to find the XL1S right now... shouldn't there be some clearance sales or something? Canons just don't come down in price much. -->>>

Well, I guess I asked a stupid question since there's a big notice at the top of the forum about it.

Steve Olds · July 14th, 2004, 05:27 PM

If I was buying I would look right here! On DV info. Lots of good people here to buy things from. Ebay people make good money just off the ship and hand. fees they charge.
I have not had a problem here with anything I have bought from DV people.

Good Luck Steve

Charles Papert · July 14th, 2004, 07:03 PM

I've got an XL1s that's going up on the sale block shortly (believe it or not, it's not just because of the XL2, just funky timing). The thing that is either bad or good about it is that it will be sold without a lens. This means that you can decide which lens you want rather than paying for a lens you don't need. For instance, I sold my 16x (white) lens last year because I'm a 14x manual guy (and am keeping that lens to use with the XL2 eventually). You can still pick up 14x pretty inexpensively, and have a nice shooting package. Anything you might be interested in, Tony?

Actually, this brings up a good question; I assume the 20x lens will be backwards compatible with the XL1s?

Dylan Couper · July 14th, 2004, 07:08 PM

Charles, the 20x lens indeed seems to be backwards compatible, based on the info Chris put up in the XL2 Watchdog.

Rob Moreno · July 14th, 2004, 08:03 PM

Before being discontinued, they were advertised in magazines for around $2700 new. I would say $2000 would be a fair price for an XL1s in good condition.

Tony Hall · July 14th, 2004, 09:45 PM

I just sent you an email Charles

Yi Fong Yu · July 14th, 2004, 09:58 PM

btw i contacted b&h's department and found that the max they will pay for xl1s is $2,000 no matter how new. that's including lens!!!! so obviously it is easier to sell to other DV users.

and for the first time i've also visited the DVI classifieds section... i never knew it existed!!! woo hoo! i will be taking lots of pictures and posting my xl1s for sale soon as i hear about xl2 delivery! i'll probably sell it for $3k (includes original 16IIx lens)

Tony Hall · July 14th, 2004, 10:13 PM

and then they turn around and sell it for $3300 bucks

Ryan Mattos · July 15th, 2004, 05:20 PM

No one is going to buy an xl1 for over 3k. They sell on ebay right now for consistently under 2500. And i assume once the xl2 hits the market the prices will go down as well.

July 13th, 2004, 04:41 PM	#1
Yi Fong Yu Trustee Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vulcan Posts: 1,564	now that xl1s is out, how much should i sell xl1s for? what price points? i don't think there is a 'blue book' on camcorders like there is for used automobiles... $3,000? 2,000? __________________ bow wow wow

July 13th, 2004, 04:46 PM	#2
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	The "Blue Book" for most things used is spelled ebay. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

July 13th, 2004, 04:52 PM	#3
Yi Fong Yu Trustee Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vulcan Posts: 1,564	it looks like around $3,000... i think the sooner i sell it the better... __________________ bow wow wow

July 14th, 2004, 05:22 PM	#5
Tony Hall Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: springfield, OH Posts: 344	Yeah, it does seem like things go for a lot on Ebay... probably because someone with lots of good feedback is unlikely to screw you over. People feel more secure about buying from people when they can leave negative feedback. Is there a cheaper place than Ebay to find the XL1S right now... shouldn't there be some clearance sales or something? Canons just don't come down in price much. __________________ Tony "Good taste is the enemy of creativity" - Picasso Blog: http://www.tonyhall.name

July 14th, 2004, 05:24 PM	#6
Tony Hall Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: springfield, OH Posts: 344	and I know that you encourage people to buy from your sponsors... I spend more than most people make at B&H, but there's no way I'm paying that much for an XL1S. I love B&H (well, not they're customer service), but I'm not stupid. __________________ Tony "Good taste is the enemy of creativity" - Picasso Blog: http://www.tonyhall.name

July 14th, 2004, 04:53 PM	#4
Steve Olds Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rolla, Mo Posts: 116	Ebay is always too high for me. On most things.

July 14th, 2004, 05:26 PM	#7
Tony Hall Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: springfield, OH Posts: 344	<<<-- Originally posted by Tony Hall : Yeah, it does seem like things go for a lot on Ebay... probably because someone with lots of good feedback is unlikely to screw you over. People feel more secure about buying from people when they can leave negative feedback. Is there a cheaper place than Ebay to find the XL1S right now... shouldn't there be some clearance sales or something? Canons just don't come down in price much. -->>> Well, I guess I asked a stupid question since there's a big notice at the top of the forum about it. __________________ Tony "Good taste is the enemy of creativity" - Picasso Blog: http://www.tonyhall.name

July 14th, 2004, 05:27 PM	#8
Steve Olds Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rolla, Mo Posts: 116	If I was buying I would look right here! On DV info. Lots of good people here to buy things from. Ebay people make good money just off the ship and hand. fees they charge. I have not had a problem here with anything I have bought from DV people. Good Luck Steve

July 14th, 2004, 07:03 PM	#9
Charles Papert Wrangler Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 6,810	I've got an XL1s that's going up on the sale block shortly (believe it or not, it's not just because of the XL2, just funky timing). The thing that is either bad or good about it is that it will be sold without a lens. This means that you can decide which lens you want rather than paying for a lens you don't need. For instance, I sold my 16x (white) lens last year because I'm a 14x manual guy (and am keeping that lens to use with the XL2 eventually). You can still pick up 14x pretty inexpensively, and have a nice shooting package. Anything you might be interested in, Tony? Actually, this brings up a good question; I assume the 20x lens will be backwards compatible with the XL1s? __________________ Charles Papert www.charlespapert.com

July 14th, 2004, 07:08 PM	#10
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	Charles, the 20x lens indeed seems to be backwards compatible, based on the info Chris put up in the XL2 Watchdog. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

July 14th, 2004, 08:03 PM	#11
Rob Moreno Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Tokyo Posts: 102	Before being discontinued, they were advertised in magazines for around $2700 new. I would say $2000 would be a fair price for an XL1s in good condition. __________________ Media Kobo Japan

July 14th, 2004, 09:45 PM	#12
Tony Hall Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: springfield, OH Posts: 344	I just sent you an email Charles __________________ Tony "Good taste is the enemy of creativity" - Picasso Blog: http://www.tonyhall.name

July 14th, 2004, 09:58 PM	#13
Yi Fong Yu Trustee Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Vulcan Posts: 1,564	btw i contacted b&h's department and found that the max they will pay for xl1s is $2,000 no matter how new. that's including lens!!!! so obviously it is easier to sell to other DV users. and for the first time i've also visited the DVI classifieds section... i never knew it existed!!! woo hoo! i will be taking lots of pictures and posting my xl1s for sale soon as i hear about xl2 delivery! i'll probably sell it for $3k (includes original 16IIx lens) __________________ bow wow wow

July 14th, 2004, 10:13 PM	#14
Tony Hall Major Player Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: springfield, OH Posts: 344	and then they turn around and sell it for $3300 bucks __________________ Tony "Good taste is the enemy of creativity" - Picasso Blog: http://www.tonyhall.name

July 15th, 2004, 05:20 PM	#15
Ryan Mattos Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 38	No one is going to buy an xl1 for over 3k. They sell on ebay right now for consistently under 2500. And i assume once the xl2 hits the market the prices will go down as well.