Every camera deserves another roll.
We buy, consign and value cameras, lenses, darkroom gear and more, from a single lens to a lifetime's collection. Fair offers based on what gear actually sells for, from people who use this stuff every day.
Or just walk in. No appointment needed at either store.
Three ways to part with it
- The fast way
Sell it to us
We look it over, make you an offer, and pay you on the spot in store. Cash, check, PayPal, Zelle or Venmo.
Take store credit and get 15 to 20% moreGet an offer → - The patient way, usually more money
Consign it
We clean it, photograph it, list it and sell it. You keep 70% of the sale price, paid within 14 days of the sale.
30% commission. No minimum value.How consignment works → - For families and executors
Estate collections
We come to you, photograph every item, and deliver an itemized fair-market valuation as a private online report. Then, if you'd like, we handle the sale.
On-site within 45 minutes of either storeHow valuations work →
What we take
If it has a shutter, a lens or a faint smell of fixer, we want to see it.
Film cameras & lenses
35mm, medium and large format, rangefinders, TLRs and point-and-shoots.
Digital cameras & lenses
DSLRs, mirrorless bodies and lenses.
Darkroom equipment
Enlargers, enlarging lenses, easels, tanks, timers and safelights.
Projectors, film & accessories
Slide and movie projectors, cine cameras, film fresh or expired, flashes, meters, bags and tripods.
Broken, untested, or just old? Bring it anyway. Parts gear has value too.
Four ways to start
Walk in
Bring it to either store during open hours. No appointment needed.
Send photos
Use the form below. We'll reply with next steps, and often a ballpark.
Go to the form →Ship it to us
Send it to our Quakertown store. Shipping in is on you. We look it over and make an offer, and if you pass, we ship it back at your cost.
Black Lab Imaging
308 W Broad St
Quakertown, PA 18951We come to you
For large collections and estates, within 45 minutes of Quakertown or Flemington. Farther than that, we charge for travel.
Sell or consign?
| Detail | Sell to us | Consign |
|---|---|---|
| You get paid | On the spot, in store. Cash, check, PayPal, Zelle, Venmo, or store credit worth 15 to 20% more. | Within 14 days of the sale |
| How much | Our offer, up front | 70% of the sale price |
| Price | We make an offer | We recommend a price, you approve it |
| Best for | Quick, certain money | Higher-value gear, if you can wait |
Not sure? Bring it in and we'll tell you honestly which makes more sense for each piece.
How consignment works
One flat commission, no surprise fees, and you approve the price.
30% commission, all in.
It covers cleaning, photography, listing, marketplace and card fees. Buyers pay shipping.
You approve the price.
We recommend a price based on recent sales. Nothing is listed until you sign off.
Seen in more places.
Your gear is listed in both stores, in our online shop and on Facebook Marketplace. Want eBay too? We can list it there, with eBay's fees added on top of our 30%.
Paid within 14 days.
Once your item sells, you're paid within 14 days of the sale.
Price check-ins every 6 months.
If something isn't moving, we'll talk about adjusting the price. You decide.
Listed for up to 3 years.
No minimum value. A $20 lens gets the same care as a Hasselblad kit.
Repairs only with your OK.
If something needs service to sell, we ask first. The cost comes out of the proceeds.
When it's over, you choose.
Take it back, sell it to us, or let us recycle it responsibly. When a consignment ends, you have 30 days to pick it up, after which it becomes ours to buy, recycle or dispose of.
Handling a loved one's collection
Sorting through a lifetime of cameras is a lot, especially when you're also handling everything else. We help families and executors understand what they have and what it's worth, then handle as much or as little of the rest as you'd like.
Tell us about it.
Call either store or use the form below. A rough idea is plenty: how many pieces, where they are, a few photos if you have them.
We come to you.
On-site visits within 45 minutes of Quakertown or Flemington, and farther with travel charged. Storage units and homes are fine.
Every item, photographed and valued.
We identify each camera, lens and accessory, note its condition, and research its current market value from real recent sales.
A private online report.
You get an itemized valuation with a photo of every item and totals, on a private web page you can share with family or the estate's attorney, and print.
Then, only if you want, we handle the sale.
Sell to us, consign with us, or a mix. Or take the report and go your own way.
Valuations are quoted per collection, based on its size. When we handle the sale, part of the valuation fee is credited back.
Our valuation is independent of any offer we make to buy.
Tell us what you've got
Photos help a lot, but a list is a fine start. We'll get back to you within a business day or two.
Frequently asked questions
How do you decide what to offer?
We look at what the same item has actually sold for recently, in similar condition, not what people are asking. Then we factor in what it takes to clean, test and resell it. We're happy to walk you through it.
Do I need an appointment?
Not to walk in with a few items. For a big collection, call ahead so we can set aside time, or ask about an on-site visit.
Will you take broken gear?
Yes. Broken and untested gear still has value for parts and repair. We'll tell you honestly what it's worth.
Why consign instead of selling outright?
Consigning usually nets you more, because you get 70% of the final sale price. The trade-off is time. Selling to us is faster and certain.
Is your valuation a certified appraisal?
No. It's a dealer's fair-market valuation built on real recent sales, which is what most estates need to understand and divide a collection. If the estate needs a certified appraisal for a tax filing or donation, the estate's attorney can advise, and we're glad to work alongside an appraiser.
I'm not local. Can I still sell to you?
Yes. Send photos through the form or ship it to our Quakertown store. Shipping in is on you, and if you pass on our offer, we ship it back at your cost.
How do I get paid?
When we buy outright: cash, check, PayPal, Zelle or Venmo, or store credit worth 15 to 20% more. For consignment: within 14 days of the sale.
What if you don't want something?
We'll tell you, and point you somewhere better if we can. If it truly has no resale value, we can recycle it for you.
Bring it to Quakertown or Flemington
Quakertown, PA
308 W Broad St
Quakertown, PA 18951
- Mon · Wed · Thu10am – 6pm
- Friday10am – 5pm
- Saturday10am – 3pm
- Sun & TueClosed
Flemington, NJ
26 Main St
Flemington, NJ 08822
- Tuesday–Thursday10am – 5pm
- Friday10am – 4pm
- Saturday10am – 3pm
- Sunday–MondayClosed
Hours subject to change.