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Why use Looking Glass?

Because buying used gear should feel exciting, not uncertain.

Tell us what you’re after, and we’ll help source it through our network of trusted used gear buyers and sellers across the country. You’ll pay the same price they charge, but you’ll get the added peace of mind of working through Looking Glass Photo. That means local support, local pickup, and our 30-day warranty guarantee.

Why use Looking Glass? Because buying used gear should feel exciting, not uncertain. When you work through us, you get:

  • Access to a trusted nationwide network
  • Help finding the right mix of price, condition, and availability
  • The same price you’d pay through the source
  • Local pickup through Looking Glass Photo
  • Our 30-day warranty guarantee
  • The satisfaction of supporting a local independent business
It’s a simple way to save money, keep great gear in use, and buy with more confidence.

Here's How It Works:

1. Tell us what you’re looking for
Complete our online form with as much detail as you can. Just click the button below.

2. We start the search
We reach out through our network to find the best available options based on price, condition, and timing.

3. We report back
If we find a good match, we’ll contact you with the details.

4. You choose whether to move forward
If you want it, you can complete the purchase online or in the store.

5. We bring it in and notify you
Once it arrives, we’ll let you know it’s ready for pickup.

6. Buyers Have a 30-Day Warranty
We stand behind what we sell. All used gear comes with a 30-day warranty, allowing the you to report and receive a refund should the items have mechanical or optical issues.

Ready to Start the Search?

Tell us what you’re looking for, and we’ll get to work.

A better way to buy used gear

Pre-owned gear gives great equipment a second life. It saves money, reduces waste, and helps keep quality tools in the hands of photographers who will actually use them. And when you buy through Looking Glass, your purchase also helps support a local photography business and the community around it. That’s good for everybody.