How Does Selling with MPB Work? An Overview

MPB is the right way to sell secondhand camera gear, and is the biggest online camera reseller, with gear passing through their doors every 32 seconds.

They make it simple, fast and secure. All you have to do is get an instant online quote on MPB, then send them your gear free of charge, and their experts will take care of the rest.

Their specialists carefully check every item, and if your kit’s in better condition than you thought, they’ll pay you more. If it’s not, you’ll always have the choice to accept the confirmed quote or have your gear returned for free. Either way, you’re in control.

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“Their specialists carefully check every item, and if your kit’s in better cosmetic condition than you thought, they’ll pay you more.”

Payment lands directly in your bank account within days, with no surprises along the way. It’s simple. You get a fair price that’s based on market trends and millions of data points, so you know it’s accurate. MPB also cover the shipping, and it’s fully insured, so you don’t have to worry once your kit’s on its way. As soon as their experts have reviewed everything, they’ll transfer the money directly into your bank account. Quick, easy, and no surprises.

In this guide, we’ll take a closer look at how MPB operates to sell your used equipment while ensuring you receive the best and fairest price for what you send to them. We’ll provide a step-by-step overview of their process, complete with visuals.

By offering you a deeper understanding of how to sell your kit safely and fairly through MPB, we hope to inspire you to give your used equipment a new lease of life!
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Why sell your used camera gear in the first place?

Well, there are many reasons to let go of camera gear.

For example, you may have changed style and need some different kit, or you may have acquired something but are now finding you aren’t using it anymore. Or simply, you just need to free up space or cash.

Remember, selling your used or even unused camera gear is all part of a photographer’s natural cycle; acquiring your photography kit, using it, loving it, and then selling it as you upgrade your kit and develop your photography skills.

Read more about why you should sell to MPB.

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How the MPB Team are Experts at Evaluating Photography Kit

The MPB product specialist team is one of the biggest in the world, and they really know their stuff when it comes to photo and video gear.

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The team are all trained to handle and assess equipment properly, and they’ve got the right tools to check a huge range of kit in detail. That collective experience means they can give you the most accurate evaluation of your gear. They make sure pricing is fair and transparent. At the end of the day, they take accuracy seriously. After all, their job is to make sure you always get a fair deal.

“The team are all trained to handle and assess equipment properly, and they’ve got the right tools to check a huge range of kit in detail.”

How Does MPB Review Each Piece of Kit it Receives? An Exclusive Insight into MPB HQ:

Selling to MPB is really straightforward for customers. This is where their product specialists step up. Once your kit arrives, MPB follow a simple process to make sure everything’s accurate and fair.

Below you’ll find each of the steps MPB carefully takes when evaluating your kit, along with some photos of how the process works at MPB HQ!

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Step 1: Matching Your Kit with the Given Quote

First, MPB will match your quote to the items you’ve sent in. Simply put, they check that what’s in front of them is exactly what they were expecting.

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Step 2: Cleaning Your Kit

Once they know they’ve got the right kit, they’ll give it a good clean so they can properly assess its condition.
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What this often means, too, is that they can upgrade the quote if the gear is in better cosmetic condition than expected!
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Step 3: Checking the Kit Functions Properly

After that, it’s all about functionality. Does the kit power on? Is there anything stopping it from working as it should? If MPB notice anything at all, they’ll make a note of it. These observations help explain any changes to the quote and make the process completely transparent for you.
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Step 4: Checking Additional Accessories

MPB also check for accessories. That means essentials like batteries, chargers and straps, but also extras such as original packaging. These are all outlined in the quote you receive, so there are no surprises. If something’s missing, they’ll adjust your quote fairly. If you’ve quoted extras, include them — they can add value to your quote. Just avoid sending accessories that aren’t quoted.
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Step 5: Photographing Your Kit and Listing it on MPB

Finally, once everything’s checked, the MPB team photographs the gear. Each camera, lens and accessory gets its own set of images. No stock photos, no AI. What you see on MPB is always the exact item they’ve inspected, cleaned and photographed.
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How Exactly Does MPB Calculate the Money I Receive When Selling my Photography Gear?

It starts with MPB’s instant quote. You’ll need to estimate your gear’s cosmetic condition: Like new, Excellent, Good, Well Used or Heavily Used.

Your best guess is absolutely fine. When your kit arrives to them in Brighton, they’ll confirm the cosmetic condition and check functionality, accessories and everything else. If these match your quote, then you’ll get paid straight away. If it’s worse, then they’ll run it by you first (it’s up to you whether you want to get paid or return your gear for free). And if it’s better, then great news, they automatically pay you more money! Not everyone knows that about MPB, but their customers love it. It’s only fair, right?

“When your kit arrives to them in Brighton, they’ll confirm the cosmetic condition and check functionality, accessories and everything else.”

How Does MPB Take Care of My Kit When I Post to Them?

At MPB, being fair and reliable really matters. So how do they make sure of that? Your gear’s insured from the second it’s on its way to them to the moment you’re paid. And they always handle, track and check your gear carefully. There’s no risk at all.

If we do find a fault with something, they’re upfront about it. Honesty is the best policy. And if they can’t buy your gear, they’ll return it to you right away, for free. They’ll explain everything clearly, so you’re never left guessing. It’s a completely hassle-free selling experience.

“Your gear’s insured from the second it’s on its way to them to the moment you’re paid”

Ready to Sell Your Used Photography Gear?

Selling your kit to MPB couldn’t be easier. You get a quick online quote, send your gear in with free, insured shipping, and they take it from there. MPB’s specialists check everything over carefully, so you know you’re getting the fairest possible price. Once that’s done, you'll get paid directly into your bank account.

The best part? By selling to MPB, you’re giving your gear a second life and helping keep perfectly good kit in use!

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Ready to go? See how easy it is for yourself; get a free instant quote.