How much would a nikon fm10 sell at a pawn shop?

I have a nikon fm10 that is in great condition along with its case… I'm wondering how much would a pawn shop buy for? Also do you think it would be better to give it to a pawn shop or sell it online?

Figure about $50. They have to be able to sell it later for $100

Try selling it on Craigslist in a city near you.

As with any camera, it's value is determined by:

--Desirability of the particular model
--Cosmetic condition
--Functional condition
--What LENSES and accessories are being sold with it

"Great condition" doesn't mean anything really. What is "great" to you might be trash to someone with higher standards and "great" certainly does not say anything about condition of light seals or accuracy of meter and shutter calibration or if there are a few minor scratches on the bottom from setting the camera down. So you have to describe in detail both the cosmetic and functional condition in order to maximize your online sale.

As has been stated by fhotoace, this is only a $100 camera with its kit lens so a pawn shop, or any camera shop, such as KEH.com, is probably going to give you half what they think they can sell it for or even less. With a more valuable camera or something you just want to unload quickly, this would be fine. But if you want top dollar for a very common and affordable camera, you'll need to describe the camera condition in detail, take some decent photos of it and provide links to sites where the camera has been reviewed.

And let's not forget the lens. The case doesn't matter much. Used stock camera cases only sell for a few bucks. They don't matter really with cheaper cameras like the FM10. Where you can make some extra $$ is if you have a nicer lens than the zoom lens that came with the camera. A 50mm 1.4, for example could add $50. A 28 or 85mm could add $100-$400 even. I'm guessing that you don't have these but if you do, this is what you want to tell people about. Throwing in a fresh battery and some film will also encourage new photographers (who are going to be the main audience for a used FM10.

I'd suggest selling on your local Craigslist or eBay.

Then again, used FM10's are not worth a whole lot. To me, the real value in a camera like this is in the high quality photos you can keep taking with them. A couple rolls of $1.99 Fuji Superia will give you artistic renderings of memories that last a lifetime on a timeless medium like film. To me, without knowing what other cameras you might own, I'd rather have a nice FM10 than $100.