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Older cameras can be reasonable, but the issue is the lenses are still usable on newer cameras, to some extent.
I work with a couple of guys who are really into photography. They both sold their digital SLRs a few years ago and moved up to the newer mirrorless bodies. I think they've both sold their older lenses and bought new as well. The time may have already passed for deals like they were offering on their used gear.
I'm still using a Nikon D700 and D300s. I don't take them out that often, and I'm good with the lenses I have, although photo GAS is just as lethal as guitar GAS or tool GAS (Gear acquisition syndrome). A couple months ago I did pick up a Nikon 24-120mm F4 for cheap, but I think that was a fluke. I found it in a pawn shop and I think they looked up the value of the older F3.5-5.6 model and priced it accordingly.
Was the bird right outside your window, or a ways away? A good long lens seems to hold its value, as there's often interchangeability or adapters to allow you to use older, expensive lenses with newer bodies. People will hang on to them rather than upgrading.
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