MPB usually provide a brilliant service and it’s why I’ve used them for so long. I sold a camera and lens combo to them recently and they upgraded the quote value once they had inspected the gear. T... See more
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About MPB
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We transform the way that people buy, sell and trade used photo and video kit.
MPB is the world’s largest online platform for used photography and videography equipment. MPB is a destination for everyone, whether you’ve just discovered your passion for visual storytelling or you’re already a pro.
We have always been committed to making kit more accessible and affordable, and helping to visualise a more sustainable future.
We recirculate more than 350,000 items of used kit every year, extending the life and creative potential of photo and video kit for visual storytellers around the world.
Headquartered in the creative communities of Brighton, Brooklyn and Berlin, the MPB team includes trained camera experts and seasoned photographers and videographers who bring their passion to work every day to deliver outstanding service.
Every piece of kit is inspected carefully by our product specialists and comes with a warranty to give our customers peace of mind that buying used doesn’t mean sacrificing on quality or reliability.
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- Warranty included
- All used gear is covered by MPB's free warranty.
- Free Collection
- We offer free collection and delivery on part exchanges, and free pick up on your equipment if you wish to do a straight sale.
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64 Ship Street, BN1 1AE, Brighton, United Kingdom
- www.mpb.com
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Great!
Good quality kit that was accurately described on the website. Arrived promptly.
very professional service
very professional service, every confident in MPB
Thanks
Great communication throughout
Great communication throughout. Easy to deal with . Highly recommend
Great choice of used equipment
Great choice of used equipment, delivered promptly and I recently had to return a product and that whole process was very straight forward and hassle free.
Great Experience
Website is easy to you and items are as described with quick delivery. Great service would recommend.
A nice buying experience.
A great company for people looking to buy or sell photographic gear! Great variety of products, fair prices, quality as described.
What has happened to MPB?
Well, I never thought I’d have to write this review. Where do I even start?
I got a quote from MPB for my lens, and that’s where everything started to go badly wrong. DPD collected the parcel, and all the tracking information showed it had been safely delivered to MPB. I even received an email from MPB confirming that “your gear is safe with us”.
A week passed and I hadn’t heard anything, so I contacted them to check everything was alright. I was told everything was in order. Then, just one hour later, I received another email saying they had not received my equipment. They asked me to provide tracking information and serial numbers to assist with their investigation — despite the fact they had already confirmed receipt of the item.
Fortunately, I had plenty of evidence, including CCTV footage of the DPD collection with timestamps, along with DPD confirmation emails matching the same times. I explained all of this repeatedly over multiple emails, but the blame was then shifted onto DPD. I was given a rather unbelievable explanation involving “batch deliveries” and claims that the driver had supposedly taken the parcel back after delivery.
After around 20 emails back and forth, the status of my gear still showed as “safe with us”. Another week later, I received an email saying I had “won the case” — although nobody had even explained what case they were referring to.
A few days after that, I finally received an updated quote offering an underpayment of £70 for a lens that was virtually new, had only been used three times, and had been kept in a neoprene protective sleeve from day one.
By this stage, I was so exhausted by the poor communication and unprofessional handling of the situation that I simply accepted the offer. The thought of asking for the lens back and sending it elsewhere felt like even more stress. In future, I’ll be using Wex Photo Video instead, as I’ve never had any issues with them.
I’ve sold many items to MPB in the past without any problems, which makes this whole experience even more disappointing. It’s a real shame to see what was once a reliable company decline so badly. My personal feeling is that the lens was either misplaced or delayed internally, and instead of admitting it, an unbelievable story was created to cover the situation.
I’m genuinely sorry I can’t leave a positive review this time — and unfortunately, there won’t be a next time either.

Reply from MPB
Great purchasing experience
I purchased the Nikon D6 from MPB and I am extremely satisfied. The camera arrived exactly in the condition described on the website, and the real photos helped me choose the perfect copy. Their verification service and included warranty provide a security that you don't find on regular classifieds sites."
Poor quality goods but excellent customer service
In the last 8 months I have purchased 3 different model Nikon cameras from MPB all with low shutter counts listed in excellent condition. However all cameras have had issues with oil spots on the sensor. The first camera was un-useable at F5.6 and beyond; I can only presume that MPB do not test the items properly that they are listing as 'excellent'. Customer service has always been really helpful however now on my 3rd camera with a filthy sensor I cannot even be bothered and will just arrange a local sensor clean at my own expense as a cannot afford to be without a camera for 10+ days as I use it for work. Unfortunately I wont be using MPB again

Reply from MPB
The stuff they sell has been checke by…
The stuff they sell has been checke by their people and they give warranty. Honestly, I'm not sure I'll buy anything new after discovering them
Well packed and speedy delivery
Well packed, cheapest price on the net. Great comms.
Excellent service quality.
Initial response was quick
Initial response was quick, polite and helpful. Turn around time was super fast and the transaction was done so quick that it was the most professional and effective customer service I have ever received. I’m fully satisfied with this great company!
Super professional!
Used MPB to both buy and sell. Personally, I had great experiences on all ocassions.
When selling on one ocassion my quote was improved after they assessed the lens (appreciate the honesty).
Also had an issue with a camera that I bought as the LCD display frame was cracked. They replaced the camera and organised collection of the old camera free of charge. I can't really fault them at all.
I believe is not fair when issues lie with the delivery companies to reflect on mpb.
Luckily both EVRI and DPD are great in my area so never had any issues with the delivery.
Wouldn't look anywhere else for my photography equipment (I always buy used)
Very easy quick service
Very easy quick service, with friendly staff to ask any questions.
MPB come up with the goods again.
Have used MPB for many years now & have always been impressed with the quality of their stock & their service. This time I was looking to trade a couple of my Canon EF lenses to purchase a much longed for RF telephoto zoom lens. MPB were very fair in assessing the condition of my lenses and after accepting their valuation the transaction was completed. Their delivery was anticipated to be for the early part of the following week so I was absolutely delighted to be notified by MPB that my new lens would be with me today, 3 days earlier than anticipated. The new lens is in superb condition with barely a mark on the body & pristine optics. Once again MPB have impressed me with their customer service, communication & quality of stock. They will continue to be my preferred choice when it comes to updating my camera equipment. Awesome👍👍
The whole procedure…
The whole procedure from the start to the end, from order to delivery.
Wanted to sell my camera
Wanted to sell my camera, at first I tried adorama, they gave me an insulting super lowball quote! So I went to MPB, they provided more reasonable quote (still not to what I expected) which is 50% more!!
The process was easy, MPB provided FedEx sticker so shipping is free. Once they received it and inspected the camera, they increased the quote! Not much, but it’s a wonderful surprise which I appreciate. After I accepted new quote, provided my bank info, I received the money in two days. The whole transaction was smooth and joyful. Will definitely recommend MPB to my friends.
Superb equipment and excellent service.
Superb equipment, as described, but I sadly couldn’t manage the technology. The returns process was smooth, fast and without problems.
I’ve sold a camera and several lens’s to mpb in the past and that experience was first class too.
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