I have bought and sold ...and bought more gear over the last few years than I even care to admit! A majority of the time I get about 70 - 75% of what I paid for lenses if I bought them new. If I bought them as a refurb or used, I can usually get what I paid or more. When I sold my 7d a few months back, it worked like a charm but had a very high shutter count on it didn't sell for much but I was happy with what I did get.

When I first started photography, everything was bought new. Now, only if there is a really nice rebate going on like with my 7d II bundle. After rebate & selling the printer, I ended up spending less $200 after I deducted what I sold the 7d for!

KEH was in my city awhile back and I laughed at what they offered for my gear! I ended up selling items for 3 times as much as what they offered so I will never sell to stores. It's easier but quite the loss!

I sell some locally on CL to save fees and shipping but it's a hassle with spammers and it takes long since there aren't too many photographers in this area. I like selling on the buy/sell fb groups and always get a nice price for everything.

I can't believe the hit lenses do take on original versions when there is a II version available! I sold my 35mmL for around $1,000 a few years back and now I see them going for $700!