Camera gear is high-value and detail-heavy, which is exactly why a written record helps. The buyer wants to know what they’re getting; the seller wants protection against "the lens was scratched when it arrived."
What to include
- The gear — body and/or lens model, serial number(s), and shutter count for a body.
- What’s included — batteries, charger, caps, box, straps, memory cards.
- Condition — cosmetic and functional, sold as-is.
- Price, payment, buyer, seller, and date.
Shutter count is the camera world’s odometer — recording it sets a clear baseline. Listing exactly what’s in the box prevents the "where’s the charger?" message later.
Make it clean
Describe the sale, both review and sign, each keep a copy.