Dutch|Thrift

Dutch|Thrift, second-hand analog and digital cameras in Assen

Dutch|Thrift is an online store based in Assen (Netherlands) dedicated to buying and selling second-hand photographic equipment. Its catalog brings together analog and digital cameras, lenses, accessories and video equipment, presented as items inspected and tested before being listed. The company presents itself as a sustainable alternative to new equipment, giving cameras and lenses a second life.

Catalog of cameras and lenses

The offering is organized into several product families. In the analog section there are compact cameras, SLR, rangefinder, instant and medium or larger format cameras. In digital, compacts, DSLR, bridge and mirrorless are covered. The lens catalog includes prime lenses, wide-angle lenses, telephoto lenses, zooms, macro lenses, enlarger lenses, teleconverters and filters, as well as mount adapters, converters and extension tubes.

Among the available accessories are film, batteries, filters, flashes, memory cards, bags, grips and winders. Video cameras are also sold. Some examples that were listed at the time of the analysis are the Olympus OM40 Program with Z.zuiko 35-70 mm f/4, the Olympus OM-1 with G.zuiko 28 mm f/3.5, the Pentax MG with SMC Pentax-M 135 mm f/3.5, the Asahi Pentax ES II with SMC Takumar 55 mm f/1.8, the Konishiroku Hexanon 35 mm f/2.8, the Voigtländer Color-Ultron 50 mm f/1.8, the Cosina 24 mm f/2.8, the Nikon Speedlight SB-900, the Sunpak Auto Zoom 3000 Thyristor and the Cullmann 42 AF/N, among others.

Inspection, warranty and return policy

According to the store's information, each item is inspected, cleaned and tested before going on sale. Condition is classified using a five-point scale: 5 = excellent, 4 = good, 3 = fair, 2 = poor and 1 = for parts. The company offers a 90-day warranty and a 14-day return period on all purchases.

Shipping and buying used equipment

Dutch|Thrift ships throughout Europe and the rest of the world. Orders placed before 4:00 PM are dispatched the same day, according to the store. In addition to selling, the company buys photographic equipment from individuals through its "Sell Your Gadgets" page.

Promotions and ratings

The site showed a promotion whereby, when buying two items, a 25% discount was applied to the cheaper one, valid for products from €20 and valid until Sunday, September 27 at midnight. The store also organizes its catalog into tiered discount sections (10-20%, 20-30%, 30-40%, 40-50%, 50-70% and more than 70%).

The company shows ratings of 4.8 out of 5 on Google (204 reviews), 96% positive ratings on eBay (776 reviews) and 4.5 out of 5 on Trustpilot (205 reviews). Overall, it claims to have more than 1,200 reviews and more than 6,000 buyers.

Location and contact

Afrikaweg 33G, 9407 TL Assen · Email: contact@dutchthrift.com