tools of the trade? I need my equipment

[icicle22]

I'll start looking into where I can get an appraisal locally.

[OhioFiler]

These folks are reputable. B&H Photo

If I were you I'd get three quotes on the value.

[jadams]

If you end up having to take it to a Camera shop, I would be specific and either come right out and say it's for a bankruptcy appraisal or make sure it's what they would pay you for it, not what they "think it's worth".

Basically let them know you are ok with a lower value, and don't mind them finding all of the problems (oh, no original lens cap, some scuffing near the flash mount, etc.). Otherwise they may try and "do you a favor" and give a higher appraisal thinking it's for insurance purposes or something like that.

[JRScott]

If you end up having to take it to a Camera shop, I would be specific and either come right out and say it's for a bankruptcy appraisal or make sure it's what they would pay you for it, not what they "think it's worth".

Basically let them know you are ok with a lower value, and don't mind them finding all of the problems (oh, no original lens cap, some scuffing near the flash mount, etc.). Otherwise they may try and "do you a favor" and give a higher appraisal thinking it's for insurance purposes or something like that.

Good advice