SAcamera now offering TRADE-IN service
SAcamera Trade-In and Pre-Owned Sales Policy
What can be traded in?
SAcamera offers trade-in’s on the following categories:
· Broadcast Camcorders
· Compact Interchangeable Lens Cameras
· Fixed Focal Lenses
· Flashes
· Macro Lenses
· Mid and Entry SLR’s
· Top Range SLR’s
· Zoom Lenses
The following brands can be traded-in:
· Canon
· Nikon
· Sigma
· Sony
How are trade-ins valued?
· Trade-ins are valued on four criteria. The criteria is:
· Last Retail Price
· Product Age
· Working Condition
· Cosmetic Condition
· SAcamera’s staff will do their utmost to determine the working condition of traded-in goods. Where this is not possible SAcamera will use the manufacturer repair agent to determine the working condition of the product.
· The cosmetic condition of all traded-in goods is determined as follows:
· Demo – Never Owned – Used for demonstration purposes only.
· 10 – Pre-owned but appears as new.
· 9 – Shows little or no signs of wear.
· 8 – Shows signs of use but very clean.
· 7 – Shows moderate wear or finish marks
· 6 – Well used – may exhibit “dings” or finish marks.
· 5 – Shows considerable amount of use – More than average wear
· 4 – Useable, but has considerable optical or mechanical imperfection (Warranty does not apply).
How are goods traded-in?
· Goods can be traded in as follows:
· At our Cape Town Store at 19A Loop Street Cape Town.
· By contacting our sales team on 086 111 2868 or at sales@sacamera.co.za and providing us with a description of the goods. An estimated quote will be supplied by our sales team. This quote is valid for 14 days. SAcamera will only confirm this quote once the goods have been checked according to the evaluation criteria. Once a customer accepts the quote the goods have to be shipped to us by the client to:
· 19A Loop Street, Cape Town, 8001
· Postnet Suite 15, Private Bag X3, Roggebaai, 8012
· Once the goods have been received the condition will be confirmed as per the customer description and the quote confirmed. Should the goods not meet the description that quote will be modified. Should the customer not accept the new quote SAcamera will ship the goods back to the customer at SAcamera’s expense.
Payment
· Customers will be paid for goods either by EFT or a SAcamera credit note at the discretion of the customer.
What is the warranty on pre-owned goods?
· All pre-owned goods other than goods that are deemed to have a cosmetic condition of 4(no warranty applies) comes with a minimum of a three month warranty.
· All pre-owned goods are also covered by our five day return policy.
What information is required from customers to facilitate a trade-in?
· The following is required from customers wishing to trade in goods:
· Valid South African Identity Document/Drivers Licence or Passport.
· Customer will also have to provide a valid address and contact number.
· Valid proof of address.















Pretty innovative for South Africa, cant wait to see if any good deals pop up on the store.
I have a Canon XL2 Camcorder – 20x Telephoto Lense + Wide Lesnse.
Recently, Ive sent it to Cameratek for Uadio Recording Problems but what they charging me is too much. I’d like to sell it.
Can I trade it in?
Hi, I have a Minolta SLR top of range camera of approximately 20 years age. Is such accepted as MINOLTA is not indicated on your list of brands? I also have a SONY video camera of also approximately 20 years age; this camera takes cassette film and is not digital. Is such accepted?
Regards,
Howard
Hi Howard, Please contact our sales team: sales@sacamera.co.za – they will be able to assist you with the process and any questions.
Hi Herbert, Please contact our sales team: sales@sacamera.co.za – they will be able to assist you with the process and any questions.
I’m looking to try sell a Canon PowerShot SX210 IS its only just over a year old and basically in perfect condition!
I want to trade in a Nikon SLR3100 bought on line from your company in November 2010..against a Nikon SLR 5100…I have rarely used the Nikon 3100 and is in a gud state..the problem is i Live in Mauritius and do understand that the trade in concerned only SA residents..
Please contact our sales team: sales@sacamera.co.za – they will be able to assist you
Sorry presed the enter key to soon. This looks very good. I have a Canon 40D, very good condition with about 6 Canon batteries, ep-EX15 eye piece etc. I would like to trade it for a 7D.
Hi Dennis, You will need to contact the sales team to discuss this. Thanks.
I have a Nikon D90 with 80mm to 150mm wade angle lens and carry bag.Camera as new.What can I expect to get on a trade in or to sell for cash. The camera is to complicated for me
Please contact the sales team to find out. They will need to look at the pieces and ask you questions: sales@sacamera.co.za