Where can I buy reputable used camera equipment online in France?

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I’m looking for well-known online stores in France that sell used camera gear, ideally with some buyer protection or warranty. Are there French options similar to KEH, or nearby EU-based sources that can ship to France without customs issues? I’m also open to marketplace options if they’re commonly used and reasonably safe.

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Two of the most famous online camera store for used equipment in France are Objectif Bastille (http://www.objectif-bastille.com/) and Phox (http://www.phox-occasion.com/).

Both have physicals stores and their used products come with a 6 month warranty (at least for bodys and lenses). I bought one used lense from "Objectif Bastille" 18 month ago and have still no problem with it. A friend bought his body from Phox (about 2 years ago) and is still happy with it.

If you are looking for non-professional website (and speak French), you can try Le Bon Coin (www.leboncoin.fr/), it's a website similar to craigslist where each person can add a "for sale" post. As usual with such website, you should take precautions when buying.

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In France, two commonly recommended used-camera retailers are Objectif Bastille and Phox Occasion. According to the community answers, both have physical stores as well as online used listings, and used bodies/lenses typically come with about a 6-month warranty, which makes them closer to a dealer model than a person-to-person marketplace.

If you’re open to marketplaces, eBay France and PriceMinister were also recommended. They can offer buyer protection, and sometimes good deals—though condition knowledge from private sellers may vary.

For local classified-style buying, Le Bon Coin is widely used in France. It can be useful for bargains, but it’s more like Craigslist, so normal second-hand precautions matter: verify the seller, inspect photos carefully, ask about shutter count/condition, and prefer secure payment or in-person pickup when possible.

So if you want the safest KEH-like experience, start with Objectif Bastille or Phox Occasion. If price matters most and you’re comfortable with more risk, check eBay France, PriceMinister, and Le Bon Coin.

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