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I SOLD MY OLD KIT TO MPB
As the editor of Pro Moviemaker , I own a lot of my own kit. After investing in some new Sonymirrorless equipment and 70-200mm f/2.8 lens, I decided to help take the sting out of the forthcoming credit card bill and sell some old kit – a Sony A7R III, an FS5 cinema camera, and the older 70-200mm lens among other pieces. I wanted an easy, safe and fast sale, as I’m not interested in hours spent doing eBay listings, along with all the fees and risks that entails. You might be able to get a bit more cash by selling privately, but the time and worry is simply not worth it for me. Time is money and I have better things to do. I’d used MPB before to buy and sell, so it was natural to try the service again. And no, there weren’t any special deals – I acted like a mystery shopper. I went online and filled in the quote form on a Monday, then a courier picked up my kit onWednesday, delivered to MPB on Thursday, and the kit was checked on Friday. At each step, there was an email to let me knowwhat was happening. The initial quote was tweaked. The price for my Sekonic light meter was dropped slightly, as the case was marked, so MPB changed it from ‘Excellent’ to merely ‘Good’. But my Sony lens and mirrorless camera was upgraded to ‘Excellent‘ – so I got more money than the initial quote. I accepted it, and four working days later, the cash was in my bank account and cleared. I’d definitely use MPB again.
CASH TRANSACTION If you have a used DSLR, mirrorless camera or lenses you don’t use, MPB will buy them from you
“Selling toMPB is safe, convenient, andwith over 300,000 customers and 4.8 stars on TrustPilot, you know it’s a trusted business”
been used by thousands of happy sellers and buyers. First, go to MPB’s free online valuation tool to get an instant quote. All you need to do is list your kit and describe its condition as accurately as possible. There are five ratings, ranging from ‘Like New’ to ‘Heavily Used’, and the website gives guidance on how you should rate your equipment. Then you will get a quote within seconds. MPB has an extensive database of prices for all major manufacturers and products. However, in the event that there isn’t a price listed for your particular item, one of the MPB seller teamwill be in touch via email with a manual price within a matter of days. That’s one of the advantages of dealing with experts. Second, box up your gear andMPB will arrange a courier to collect it, fully insured and completely free. Include the required accessories for the items you are selling, such as a battery and charger for cameras, and the hood/collar on certain lenses. If you have lost your battery or charger, the camera is still sellable, but it will be subject to adjustment, based on the value of the battery/charger. MPB don’t accept third party accessories. Finally, once your kit is checked, you are sent a final price via email, which also asks for your bank details. Many of the prices are even higher than the original quote! If you do not wish to go ahead with the sale, MPB
sends your kit back to you, no questions asked. This service is fully insured and completely free. If you agree to go ahead, cash is paid directly into your bank account, often as quickly as 24 hours. Or, use the cash to fund a new purchase fromMPB, as there is one of the biggest stocks of used, fully tested equipment –with lots of DSLR andmirrorless cameras, lenses and accessories. MPB regularly has a range of cinema cameras and camcorders from Canon, Red, Sony, Blackmagic, Panasonic and Arri, as well as cinema lenses. Plus, there are photos of the actual kit for sale, with a detailed description of condition. Specialists check kit based on 40 criteria tomake sure it’s in reliable and working condition, and has the latest firmware. Gear comes with a six-month guarantee, and is usually around 30% cheaper than new, oftenmore. Find lots more information in the help centre on the website. mpb.com/help
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