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MPB

App Service · Camera brands & retailers · 89 mentions · 6 subreddits · discussed in r/photography, r/canon, r/Cameras, r/videography

Reddit take

AI summary of the Reddit excerpts below — not a quote

MPB is widely regarded by the Reddit photography community as a reputable and reliable platform for buying and selling used camera gear. Users frequently recommend it alongside competitors like KEH for its professional vetting process, which includes testing equipment and providing a standard six-month warranty. While the buying experience is generally praised for transparency and fair pricing, the selling and trade-in process is more polarizing, with some users reporting unexpected condition downgrades and reduced offers after their gear was inspected.

Pros

  • Reputable and well-established dealer for used photography and video gear
  • Provides a six-month warranty and a straightforward return policy
  • Uses actual photos of the specific items for sale rather than stock images
  • Vets and tests equipment before listing for resale
  • Convenient alternative to private sales on platforms like eBay

Cons

  • Condition assessments may be downgraded after items are received, leading to lower final payouts
  • Trade-in and sale offers are often lower than what can be achieved through private sales
  • Occasional reports of slow shipping and delivery times
  • Mixed experiences with the accuracy of the initial online quote versus the final inspection

Caveats

  • The selling experience is notably more mixed than the buying experience due to subjective condition grading
  • Some users report better value when trading gear toward a new purchase rather than selling for cash

Best for

  • Photographers looking for vetted used gear with the security of a warranty
  • Buyers who want to see the exact condition of an item through unique product photos
  • Users who value convenience and safety over the maximum possible payout from a private sale

Avoid if

  • You want the absolute highest price for your equipment (private sales typically pay more)
  • You are in an immediate rush for shipping or a quick sale payout

This summary uses balanced time weighting with about a 6-month half-life. The evidence is older (median age ~404 days), so users should be aware that specific service policies or shipping speeds may have evolved since these reports.

Sentiment

73 positive (82%) · 9 mixed (10%) · 7 negative (8%)

Trust + time weighted score: +75% · raw score 74%

What redditors said (10 of 89)

I've bought and sold from them in the UK maybe 10 or so times each way, and always had a good experience.
positive · u/-****- · r/photography · comment · Aug 6, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
I’ve had great luck with MPB, I like seeing actual-item photos, and their prices are fair for a 3rd party site.
positive · u/m****1 · r/canon · comment · Feb 9, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Used on MPB or KEH is also a very strong option for the lens.
positive · u/h****u · r/canon · comment · Aug 31, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
Browse used camera retailers like MPB, KEH and Adorama.
positive · u/m****u · r/photography · comment · Aug 29, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
MPB is a great place to look as well.
positive · u/F****_ · r/canon · comment · Aug 28, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
Both from MPB in Like New condition.
positive · u/T****s · r/photography · comment · Aug 21, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
I've purchased a few lenses from them in the US with no issues.
positive · u/a****e · r/photography · comment · Aug 6, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
In fact, I recently sold lenses that I had marked as “good” on the quote and they bumped them up to “excellent” and paid me more when they inspected them.
positive · u/T****o · r/photography · comment · Aug 6, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
MPB is pretty well trusted, so I wouldn’t necessarily say your sample size of approximately two purchases is enough to warrant a PSA for everyone to not do business with them.
positive · u/M****a · r/photography · comment · Aug 6, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗
I’ve bought and sold back and forth with them often, going back five years. No problems encountered.
positive · u/r****0 · r/photography · comment · Aug 6, 2026 · open on Reddit ↗

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