I bought a Mamiya C330 and it has performed exactly how I would expect it too. The price was good for the many examples I have seen in the past. The buying process was very simple and I received the... See more
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Staff in the shop were very polite and also explained everything clearly. The lense that I have purchased was very easy to order on line from their Southampton branch once the Newcastle branch had org... See more
A great service, I found a second hand Canon EF 2X III Extender, that I was told later had only just come in to the shop, and ordered it, albeit after 2pm so it wouldn't be next day delivery. The e... See more
Got a second hand 24-105 Canon lens online. Everyone I spoke to was incredibly helpful and kind. Delivery was really quick too, and the lens is in great condition! As someone building up a camera kit... See more
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Established in 1987, and a London Camera Exchange since 2015, we are located in the busy suburb of Gosforth, just a few minutes north of the city centre. We sell all of the best and newest bits of kit, from the leading manufacturers. We offer part exchange and have a comprehensive range of used equipment. Our very friendly team of five are all approachable and knowledgeable. We are all photographers as well as working within the shop, so its not only our business it's our personal interest. So we will always give you our honest advice and expertise.
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76 High Street, Gosforth, NE3 1HB, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- 01912130060
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Excellent service "cautious" descriptions
I was slightly worried that the lens was described as "good" rather than "excellent" after talking to someone at the branch (who implied that their descriptions erred on the side of caution) I decided to risk it. In fact I suspect most people would have described the lens as "virtually mint"!
Easy to order and arrived quickly
Easy to order and arrived quickly. Received regular updates.
Service and communication
Service and communication was exemplary and they were prompt with my order and delivery.
Staff on the phone could not of been…
Staff on the phone could not of been any more helpful if they tried absolutely knowledgeable polite and helpful thanks for making it so easy
Great service and reliable.
I bought a camera from them 2 years ago and the service I received was great. So I wanted a new lens for my partner as a present so I bought 1 from these as I knew I would get a reliable lens. Thanks very much guys.
Easy to use website and easy to order
Easy to use website and easy to order. Item was sent out very quickly. The lens was as described if not better.
Prompt delivery
Prompt delivery, quality goods. First time with this company and would not hesitate to use again.
Great prices and service as always.
Got what I was looking for with ease…
Got what I was looking for with ease and delivered to me in great order. The you I'll use again.
Great service as usual
As per usual, the whole process of product knowledge, sales, despatched, packing and delivery were all faultless. Many thanks
Alway have something interesting in the…
Alway have something interesting in the shop I try to go every Saturday with the wife and often come out of the shop two or three maybe five hundred pounds lighter 😅, Staff always help and give honest advice regrettable couldn't supply me with a Nikon D850 with 50mm lens filter and Nikon battery grip with spare battery had to go to Wex wife spent over three thousand pounds at Wex.
This camera was bought as a birthday present from the wife.
A great service and product from LCE
A great service and product from LCE, I have been using them for decades, both my local store and mail order from various sites and I feel I can totally trust them for buying used equipment. Many thanks.
Great description and quick delivery
The lens was as described. Delivery was very quick with good communication.
I had a problem with my camera
I had a problem with my camera, went to the Gosforth shop and it was sorted quickly and satisfactorily. Pleasant and helpful staff.
Customer serice is good
Great customer service and communication.
Even gave me a strap as a gift!
Great lens
Great lens, great price, well packaged and fast delivery. Fantastic all round.
Very good experience
Very good experience, as always. Bought a lot of LCE and always a pleasure.
THE BEST customer service
THE BEST customer service. Five stars are not enough. When I need another second hand camera I won’t bother to look anywhere else I will come straight here. The customer service is faultless. When there was an unforeseen problem with my camera they sorted the whole thing out without a quibble and every email was kind. What more can you ask?
Highly recommend LCE
I’ve bought a number of second hand products from LCE. Accurate descriptions, excellent service fast despatch and well packaged. Good people to deal with .
Brilliant service with easy returns
Absolutely brilliant service from the Newcastle branch. I bought a used Sigma 50mm 1.4 but ended up returning it as I was not happy with it.
The returns process was easy and fast. The staff were a pleasure to deal with. Delivery to Northern Ireland was next day (brilliant as it was free).
Highly recommend!
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