MPB
MPB’S CONSECUTIVE WINS as the top used specialist retailer in our recent Photography News Awards offer reassurance about the reliability of this leading online buying and selling platform. Yet, if you seek further peace of mind, consider this: all of its used video gear, camera kit and accessories have been thoroughly tested and evaluated, before being sold as MPB-approved gear. With all gear carefully evaluated upon receipt from a seller before they’re paid, potential purchasers can view images taken from every angle. You can (quite literally) get the whole picture online before parting with any cash. Featuring thousands of items to explore online at any one time, MPB believes it’s easy to make the right choice and find your perfect camera at the best price. Sustainability, diversity and inclusion are all central to MPB’s offering – and that goes from top to bottom: all its packaging is plastic- free while its cloud-based platform is run on renewable energy. So whether you’re looking to sell or buy used hardware, MPB is the place to visit. Used goods, first-class service With over a decade’s experience of buying and selling used equipment, MPB has served more than 625,000 happy customers to date. Every year, the company recirculates approximately 485,000 cameras, lenses and accessories. Each week, more than 3000 products are added to stock, with visitors to the website encouraged to compare, filter and shop around to their heart’s content – knowing they’ll receive the model shown for online inspection. There’s something for everyone, from professionals to beginners, whether you’re shooting stills or video. Even recently announced gear will be available on the platform within an average of three months after initial launch. These all come with a six-month warranty, having first being inspected by product specialists, of course. Providing further reassurance, MPB also prides itself in its first- class customer service, allowing users to receive online support through its help centre and speak with an expert over the phone or via online live chat. You don’t just have to take the platform’s word for it; MPB is trusted by thousands of visual storytellers across the UK, with some 19,000 Trustpilot reviews consistently leaving a rating of ‘excellent’ as their score.
INSPECTOR OF GADGETS Buyers can rest assured all products on MPB’s platform have been fully inspected by experts
Once the kit arrives with MPB and is checked over by its product specialists, the platform may even increase your seller’s quote if the equipment is found to be in better condition than expected. A fully encrypted link is then sent for payment details, and the money will be paid into your bank account within two business days. Items can always be returned to you free of charge if you change your mind at any stage, so sellers too can enjoy a stress-free transaction – just like when buying. When considering used gear, it pays to make sure it’s from the best – and MPB-approved.
Consider MPB your number- one choice for a spring clean of unused or unloved photography and videography gear. Perhaps try upgrading to something better by trading in that piece of kit gathering dust – and acquire an upgrade for less than you expected. On average, buyers can save around 30% when purchasing any of MPB’s top 7000 ‘like-new’ equipment compared to the manufacturer’s original price. Making selling a breeze On top of offering a risk-free transaction, you can sell to MPB from the comfort of your own home. With camera bodies often in high demand, convenient doorstep pick- up comes with the knowledge that sellers will be paid within days. Sellers can avoid fees typically associated with platforms like
Ebay, while buyers can feel secure knowing that all products available for purchase are MPB-approved. This way, MPB is a simple, safe and circular way to trade, upgrade and get paid. Why buy new when your money can go further and you can do your part to save the planet by reusing gear that is functioning perfectly well? The selling process begins when you head to the website and locate the MPB online pricing engine and quote tool. This provides the right price for any camera or lens – allowing you to see immediately how much your photography or videography kit is worth, all while avoiding the need for any awkward negotiation process. What’s more, MPB’s dynamic pricing engine is data-driven by supply and demand, with the value of kit based not on guesswork, but real-world factors including age, popularity of the brand and condition. Instant quotes will be guaranteed for 14 days, so you can get yours from MPB by simply visiting the website: mpb.com/en- uk/about-selling.
PEACE OF MIND With thousands of items in stock for photography or videography, pros and beginners alike can find anything they need
“The platform may even increase your seller’s quote if the equipment is found to be in better condition”
mpb.com
Issue 114 | Photography News 37
photographynews.co.uk
Powered by FlippingBook