Proof of purchase for your camera and lenses
Cameras are the rare gadget that can sell for more than half its price a decade later — if the papers exist. Collectors and working photographers alike ask for the original invoice and matching serial numbers before they ask about shutter counts.
What to keep for your camera
- Invoice for each body and lens, with serial numbers
- International warranty cards
- Repair and calibration records
- Original box and accessories list for resale
- Purchase date and place (grey-market vs official matters)
🛡️ Warranty reality
Camera warranties are typically one year and tied to the serial number on the invoice. A lens bought abroad may carry international warranty — valid only with the stamped card and the receipt.
💰 When you sell
In the secondhand camera market, "with box and papers" is a pricing tier of its own. A serial-matched invoice protects the buyer from stolen-goods doubt and protects your asking price.
Common questions
Why do camera buyers insist on serial-matched invoices?
It proves the lens isn't stolen and matches the warranty story. Without it, buyers assume risk and discount heavily.
How long are camera warranties?
Usually one year from purchase. Keep the invoice for life, though — resale value outlives the warranty by many years.
Do repair records help resale?
Yes — a documented sensor clean or calibration reads as a cared-for instrument, not a risky one.
Stop losing the papers that matter
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