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HAPPY BUYING! If you plan to buy used camera equipment online you should read these tips first
checked, approved and photographed for resale so you know exactly what you’re getting, as well as a six-month warranty. n BE CONSCIOUS OF FRAUD When paying, make sure the site you are using has a trusted payment provider like Braintree or Paypal. Also check for Trustpilot reviews and the site’s Facebook page, as reviews regarding the buying experience can be in depth. At MPB, customer satisfaction is extremely important to us, and our service is rated 5* on Trustpilot. TRADE IN Offset the cost when buying by trading in gear you no longer use. We offer a part-exchange service which allows you to save on your new purchase and avoid hanging on to equipment that is going to lose value over time. All you have to do is fill out n
uying used camera equipment online often gets a bad rep – many photographers are understandably sceptical due
to the potential risks that they face, especially when dealing with high value gear. There are many factors to consider before committing to buy; here used equipment specialist mpb.com is sharing its top tips to help you along the way. RESEARCH Ask yourself what it is you like to shoot and how you plan to use the equipment. After that, do plenty of research: look at product descriptions for shutter counts and hour counts, condition ratings and pricing, and check photos on listings for any damage. Read the fine print and check that a warranty is included to avoid losing money in the case of any problems with the gear in future. At mpb.com, all our used products are n
ASK YOURSELF WHAT YOU LIKE TO SHOOT AND HOW YOU PLAN TO USE THE EQUIPMENT
the short form on our site and we’ll send you a quote. If you’re happy with it then we’ll book in your collection for a date that’s convenient for you (paid for and insured by us) which can be as soon as the next day! expensive camera or lens, this step is definitely worth doing. Although the image quality might be your ultimate deciding factor, also check to see whether you’re happy with all the features that might be important to you. We offer a seven-day returns period, so if you’re not happy with the equipment you can send it back to us and receive a full refund. There are very few options when it comes to trading, buying and selling used cameras and lenses. MPB was started because we wanted to provide photographers and filmmakers with a trustworthy and hassle-free process when buying and selling used gear online. n TEST, TEST AND TEST If you are investing in a more
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