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Discover how to trade and get paid for your kit in a way that’s super convenient – and greener W hile constant developments in cinema technology are exciting for those in the

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it recirculates over 485,000 cameras, lenses and accessories every single year.

sector, it can feel exhausting trying to keep up. No sooner have you finished updating all your equipment to meet the current industry standard than some new advancement comes along and makes your set-up feel outmoded. The climate-conscious among you may also quietly despair at the seemingly endless conveyor belt of consumerism that sees the flagship models of yesteryear tossed to the scrap heap without a second glance. Could there be a better way? As it happens, there is. MPB is a global platform that buys, sells and trades used photo and video kit. It operates as a circular economy that’s good for customers, good for the industry and good for the planet. Trusted by thousands of visual storytellers in the UK, IT’S A circular economy THAT IS GOOD FOR customers, the industry and the planet ”

Trade in your used kit MPB offers a way for those in the imaging industry to trade and get paid for their kit – quickly and easily. If you’re looking to upgrade a particular camera or lens, selling to MPB is a great starting point – as everything from payment to shipping is free and fully insured, and there are no hidden fees. A dynamic pricing engine calculates a quote for your equipment, taking into account its age, popularity, brand and condition. This is then guaranteed for up to 14 days, giving you a chance to consider your options. You’ll be paid within days of the equipment being received, and if it’s in better condition than expected, you’ll get more money. Unless you’ve been unusually self-disciplined with your purchases throughout your career, chances are your cupboards are home to one or two half-forgotten bits of kit. With the ongoing democratisation of the media landscape and resultant growth in DIY filmmaking, one thing you can be certain of is that your old equipment is going to find a happy home – all those newcomers need to start somewhere. Get an upgrade If you’re looking to replace old kit with something else, look at MPB’s offering before buying new. With the UK’s largest range of used photo and video kit, and

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