Asking for opinions/thoughts...

[Bryan Conner]

Since I have upgraded to the R6MKII, I am probably going to sell my EOS R as I probably will not have a need for a backup/second full frame body. It will probably just sit on a shelf and collect dust.
My EOS R body has a small area where the finish is worn off, it is close to, but not around, the AF on button where your right thumb would rest....on the corner. I don't know what caused it, but that doesn't matter. Currently the camera has a black adhesive wrap covering all of the metallic areas of the body, so this small area is not visible.

I spent a lot of time putting the wrap on the body, sort of like a 3D puzzle of sorts as the wrap was in small precut pieces. I think the camera looks really nice with the wrap. It has a subtle carbon fiber look to it, black in color.

My question is whether or not I should remove the wrap before posting it for sale on Ebay etc., or should I leave it on and inform the potential buyer that there are wear marks under the wrap?
While I did put the wrap on it to hide the wear mark from me, and I also wanted to prevent any further wear marks, but I don't want to hide anything from a potential buyer.

What say you?

 

[PKM-UK]

Since I have upgraded to the R6MKII, I am probably going to sell my EOS R as I probably will not have a need for a backup/second full frame body. It will probably just sit on a shelf and collect dust.
My EOS R body has a small area where the finish is worn off, it is close to, but not around, the AF on button where your right thumb would rest....on the corner. I don't know what caused it, but that doesn't matter. Currently the camera has a black adhesive wrap covering all of the metallic areas of the body, so this small area is not visible.

I spent a lot of time putting the wrap on the body, sort of like a 3D puzzle of sorts as the wrap was in small precut pieces. I think the camera looks really nice with the wrap. It has a subtle carbon fiber look to it, black in color.

My question is whether or not I should remove the wrap before posting it for sale on Ebay etc., or should I leave it on and inform the potential buyer that there are wear marks under the wrap?
While I did put the wrap on it to hide the wear mark from me, and I also wanted to prevent any further wear marks, but I don't want to hide anything from a potential buyer.

What say you?

Hi Bryan,

For me, it's this - ...'leave it on and inform the potential buyer that there are wear marks under the wrap'. Any buyer will purchase it knowing about the underlying wear and can choose whether to retain, or remove, the wrap. (Such openness would also clearly demonstrate your honesty and integrity).

Phil

 

[David Berry]

Bryan…

1. I agree with Phil.
2. This is the first time I’ve heard of a bodywrap for cameras. I’m intrigued: photo, please!

… David

 

[Bryan Conner]

Hi Bryan,

For me, it's this - ...'leave it on and inform the potential buyer that there are wear marks under the wrap'. Any buyer will purchase it knowing about the underlying wear and can choose whether to retain, or remove, the wrap. (Such openness would also clearly demonstrate your honesty and integrity).

Phil

Thanks for your opinion Phil. This is the same way I have been leaning, but wanted to hear other opinions. The film as it is officially called is not supposed to harm the camera finish and supposedly will remove without any residue left behind. But since it has been on the camera for over 2 years and has not shown any signs of coming off on its own, I am a bit afraid to remove it because maybe the claim of not damaging the surface underneath is false.

Kiwifotos is the link to the manufacturer, located in Canada not New Zealand.

Here are some images of my R and the package the film came in. I can definitely recommend it because it has shown zero evidence of peeling etc. It feels nice to the touch and seems to have a bit of texture to it which gives the feeling of enhancing the grip. Having said that, I probably will not buy this for my new camera until I notice some wear marks that bother me.

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