know of any good second hand nikon shops in London?

Nik-enduser · 15th February 2007

Hi everyone,

Anyone knows of any shop selling a good range of second hand Nikon gear in London? I will be there in March and planning to visit one or a few.

Thanks,

entropy_h · 15th February 2007

Buying here brand new will still be cheaper than buying second hand goods in London after currency conversion.

Tetrode · 15th February 2007

There are a couple of camera stores just opposite the British Museum.

And there is always the famous Grays of Westminster - very small store.

But like the previous poster has mentioned - they are not cheap.

szekiat · 15th February 2007

its not always cheap but its sometimes worthwhile to catch the train to vauxhall to visit fixationuk. They deal mainly with pro stuff and not only have a good collection of used stuff at very reasonable (sometimes below CS) prices but also a msg board where u can contact private sellers. website is www.fixationuk.com

Nik-enduser · 16th February 2007

Many thanks for the responses. Will check it out, since I will be there. Will be on lookout for discont items.

jamesong · 16th February 2007

Originally Posted by Nik-enduser

Hi everyone,

Anyone knows of any shop selling a good range of second hand Nikon gear in London? I will be there in March and planning to visit one or a few.

Thanks,

Go to Nicholas at 15,Camden High Street,LondonNW1 7JE, they sell Nikons and all others including classics.They were closed when I went there on a Sunday.There are other camera shops along this road and vicinity.Find out when they have the flea market at Camden.

Another one, MW Classic Cameras, Leroy House, Unit 3K,436 Essex Road, London N1 3 QP.

If this is your first time in London, some information for you, else, ignore it.

Every year London cost of living goes higher and higher and rental follows, so, do not expect cheap cameras and accessories.You can only offset the VAT 17.5 %( 18.5% ? ) when you leave Heathrow airport. You can bring your most expensive DSLR camera, shoot all the pictures you want and before you leave London for Singapore, sell it off to the shops if they are accepting, you can still make a profit

Bring lots of cash Sterling Pounds from Singapore. They have no idea what is Singapore $$.They charged commission for your travellers cheque and on Sunday is 10%.

Spectrum · 17th February 2007

Is always expensive buying things in the Union Jack.

overdodo · 17th February 2007

Not a shop, but when I was in London, I used to check out www.loot.com for deals on everything. Grabbed a guitar there really cheap (cheaper than what I would have paid in Singapore). Sold off before leaving there with a profit.

Perhaps you can find something there.

cheers

szekiat · 18th February 2007

nicholas is quite a rip off at times so beware.....

Hobbesyeo · 19th February 2007

What about flea markets in london? Are there any that would have people selling second-hand camera stuff?

(to TS: sorry for hijacking.

)

szekiat · 20th February 2007

u might be lucky and catch the odd boot sale or 2 where u might get old film cameras, even leicas, going for cheap. If not, the established flea markets like camden and portebello rarely have good deals as most of the sellers are full time valuation analysts.....

Just my 2c worth from 2.5yrs in london (and counting).....

Nik-enduser · 21st February 2007

Thanks for the tips. Are the flea markets only open during weekends?

Nik-enduser · 16th March 2007

Hi all,

Just came back from London. Due to my schedule, I did not have time to visit the flea markets, but managed to visit a good second hand shop just before I left. The shop is located opposite the British Museum of Antiquties, near Tottenham Court Road, near Leicester Square tube station. The shop (part internet cafe) is called Aperture (apertureuk.com), and stocks mainly nikon and leica second hand lenses and bodies, they had a very goos selection. If anyone is dropping by London, this shop is definitely worth a look.

szekiat · 16th March 2007

hope you had a good time while you were here. U must be quite healthy/enthusiastic to walk from leicester Sq to Aperture!!! Aperture is as mentioned a great place with a great collection of stuff. I just don't always agree with their pricing.... still, a good place for lunch!

Hobbesyeo · 16th March 2007

Originally Posted by Nik-enduser

Hi all,

Just came back from London. Due to my schedule, I did not have time to visit the flea markets, but managed to visit a good second hand shop just before I left. The shop is located opposite the British Museum of Antiquties, near Tottenham Court Road, near Leicester Square tube station. The shop (part internet cafe) is called Aperture (apertureuk.com), and stocks mainly nikon and leica second hand lenses and bodies, they had a very goos selection. If anyone is dropping by London, this shop is definitely worth a look.

Cool. Thanks for the info.

Nik-enduser · 16th March 2007

Right on that, the pricing is not the cheapest. but they have a very good range of MF lenses. Moreover, they have a new unit of ais 50mm f1.2, but at 420 sterling pounds, that will take a very subtantial pounding on anyone's wallet.

BTW the walk from Leceister Square to the British Museum is fine, as there are quite a few interesting book shops along the way.

Din't have time to eat at Aperture, but had an expresso, cheaper than franchise stores.

15th February 2007	#1
Nik-enduser Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CCK Posts: 333	know of any good second hand nikon shops in London? Hi everyone, Anyone knows of any shop selling a good range of second hand Nikon gear in London? I will be there in March and planning to visit one or a few. Thanks,

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entropy_h Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: floating in space. Posts: 800	Re: know of any good second hand nikon shops in London? Buying here brand new will still be cheaper than buying second hand goods in London after currency conversion.

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Tetrode Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 1,376	Re: know of any good second hand nikon shops in London? There are a couple of camera stores just opposite the British Museum. And there is always the famous Grays of Westminster - very small store. But like the previous poster has mentioned - they are not cheap.

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szekiat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London Posts: 2,378	Re: know of any good second hand nikon shops in London? its not always cheap but its sometimes worthwhile to catch the train to vauxhall to visit fixationuk. They deal mainly with pro stuff and not only have a good collection of used stuff at very reasonable (sometimes below CS) prices but also a msg board where u can contact private sellers. website is www.fixationuk.com

16th February 2007	#5
Nik-enduser Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CCK Posts: 333	Re: know of any good second hand nikon shops in London? Many thanks for the responses. Will check it out, since I will be there. Will be on lookout for discont items.

17th February 2007	#7
Spectrum Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Here Posts: 3,685	Re: know of any good second hand nikon shops in London? Is always expensive buying things in the Union Jack.

17th February 2007	#8
overdodo Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 320	Re: know of any good second hand nikon shops in London? Not a shop, but when I was in London, I used to check out www.loot.com for deals on everything. Grabbed a guitar there really cheap (cheaper than what I would have paid in Singapore). Sold off before leaving there with a profit. Perhaps you can find something there. cheers

18th February 2007	#9
szekiat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London Posts: 2,378	Re: know of any good second hand nikon shops in London? nicholas is quite a rip off at times so beware.....

19th February 2007	#10
Hobbesyeo Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 997	Re: know of any good second hand nikon shops in London? What about flea markets in london? Are there any that would have people selling second-hand camera stuff? (to TS: sorry for hijacking. )

20th February 2007	#11
szekiat Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: London Posts: 2,378	Re: know of any good second hand nikon shops in London? u might be lucky and catch the odd boot sale or 2 where u might get old film cameras, even leicas, going for cheap. If not, the established flea markets like camden and portebello rarely have good deals as most of the sellers are full time valuation analysts..... Just my 2c worth from 2.5yrs in london (and counting).....

21st February 2007	#12
Nik-enduser Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CCK Posts: 333	Re: know of any good second hand nikon shops in London? Thanks for the tips. Are the flea markets only open during weekends?

16th March 2007	#13
Nik-enduser Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: CCK Posts: 333	Re: know of any good second hand nikon shops in London? Hi all, Just came back from London. Due to my schedule, I did not have time to visit the flea markets, but managed to visit a good second hand shop just before I left. The shop is located opposite the British Museum of Antiquties, near Tottenham Court Road, near Leicester Square tube station. The shop (part internet cafe) is called Aperture (apertureuk.com), and stocks mainly nikon and leica second hand lenses and bodies, they had a very goos selection. If anyone is dropping by London, this shop is definitely worth a look.